Sam owes the bank a little less than $40$40. which choice could be his balance? a. $40.25 b. -$40.25 c. -$39.25 d. $39.25 explain answer : ) 

D. because he says a little least and plus two of the other answer choices are negative so use process of elimination and D will be your answer.

C. because he owes money so his balance would be negative. He also owes less than 40 so the only possible choice would be D. because it is negative and less than -40.