Question

megans insurance company pays for 90% of her knee surgery after she pays an $800 deductible how much will Megan pay for surgery if it cost $14,600

Answer 1

Megan payed $2,260

Explanation:

Answer 2

Megan will have to pay $2, 260 for surgery.

Explanation:

1. Translate percent into decimal:

90% -> 0.9

2. Multiply (to find out how much the insurance company pays):

(0.9)(14, 600) = 13, 140

3. Subtract:

14, 600 - 13, 140 = 1, 460

4. Add (to find out how much Megan pays):

1, 460 + 800 = 2, 260