If Alex deposits $1,000 from her paycheck into her checking account and, at the same time, increases her credit card balance by $1,500, then her saving is ________, and her wealth ________.
A. +$1,000; decreases by $500
B. -$500; decreases by $500
C. -$500; increases by $2,500
D. +$500; decreases by $1,000
Answer: B
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