Alice had an ending balance of $546.78, outstanding deposits totaling $412.39, and outstanding checks totaling $872.63. how much additional money does she need in her account to pay the telephone bill, which is $148.19?

$61.65

Step-by-step explanation:

Ending Balance = $ 546.78

Outstanding Deposit = $412.39

After the deposits the new balance =$ 546.78+$412.39

                                                          =$959.17

Now There are outstanding checks of amount $872.63

So, after the clearance of outstanding checks .

The new balance = $959.17-$872.63

                               =$86.54

Now She need to pay a telephone bill of amount $148.19

So, she need additional money in her account to pay the telephone bill:

=$148.19-$86.54

=$61.65

Hence she need $61.65 in her account to pay the telephone bill.