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October ledgerPage 1
| Date | Item | In | Out | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1 | Starting balance | 350 | ||
| Oct 1 | Paycheck | 1,900 | 2,250 | |
| Oct 1 | Rent | 1,100 | 1,150 | |
| Oct 3 | Groceries | 96 | 1,054 | |
| Oct 5 | To savings | 200 | 854 | |
| Oct 8 | Phone | 45 | 809 | |
| Oct 10 | Gas | 38 | 771 |
Left until the next paycheck$771
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