Question

Justin’s car insurance has a $750 deductible per incident. This means that he pays $750 and his insurance company will pay all costs beyond $750. If Justin files a claim for $2100, how much will he pay, and how much will his insurance company pay? Use algebraic expression.

Answer 1

Justin will pay $750

Insurance company will pay $1350

Step-by-step explanation:

Amount deductible = $750

Claimed Justin filed = $2100

Since Justin is only entitled to pay $750 and his insurance company pays the rest if claim is more than $750,

Then Justin will pay $750

let the amount the insurance company will pay = x

Amount Justin pays + Amount the insurance company will pay = The claim made

Algebraic expression for the claim: $750 + x

$750 + x = $2100

750 + x = 2100

subtract 750 from both sides:

x = 2100 - 750

x = 1350

Hence, the insurance company will pay $1350