Finish the following sentence with the best choice: Balance the checkbook

Choices:
- Save all bank statements and each month write down all check totals on a piece of clean paper.  and figure out what's left as the balance.
- Each time you spend from your checking account, add the amount and subtract it from the original balance to come up with the new balance.

Answer:
Each time you spend from your checking account, add the amount and subtract it from the original balance to come up with the new balance.