Question 2

We will represent financial transactions using positive and negative integers.

Step 1 — Forming the equation

A loan or debt means money owed. We represent debt as a negative integer. So, a debt of ₹850 is -850.

A profit means money gained. We represent profit as a positive integer. So, a profit of ₹1,200 is +1200.

A loss means money lost. We represent loss as a negative integer. So, a loss of ₹450 is -450.

To find the final standing, we add these values. The equation representing the sequence is: $-850 + 1200 - 450$

$\boxed{-850 + 1200 - 450}$

Step 2 — Calculating the final standing

Now, let's calculate the total. We add the numbers from left to right. $-850 + 1200 - 450$ $= 350 - 450$

$\boxed{-100 \text{ ₹}}$

Answer

(i) The equation representing the sequence is: $-850 + 1200 - 450$. (ii) His final financial standing is $-₹100$.