Question

Richard is involved in an accident in which $1,250 worth of damage is done to his car. He is at fault in the accident. He is insured for collision, with a $100-deductible clause. How much will the insurance pay? How much must Richard pay?

Answer 1

the insurance company will pay $1,150 and Richard will pay the $100 for the deductible.

Answer 2

The money pay by the insurance be $1150 and as $100 is deductible cost this is the cost paid by the Richard .

Explanation:

Definition of a deductible

Deductible is the amount of money you will pay in an insurance claim before the insurance company starts paying you.

As given

Richard is involved in an accident in which $1,250 worth of damage is done to his car.

He is insured for collision, with a $100-deductible clause.

Money pay by the insurance = worth of the damage - deductible cost

= $1250 - $100

= $1150

Thus the money pay by the insurance be $1150 and as $100 is deductible cost this is the cost paid by the Richard .