Question

Dave and Ellen are newly married and living in their first house. The yearly premium on their homeowner’s insurance policy is $600 for the coverage they need. Their insurance company offers a discount of 8 percent if they install dead-bolt locks on all exterior doors. The couple can also receive a discount of 5 percent if they install smoke detectors on each floor. They have contacted a locksmith, who will provide and install dead-bolt locks on the two exterior doors for $105 each. At the local hardware store, smoke detectors cost $28 each, and the new house has two floors. Dave and Ellen can install them themselves.

a. What discount will Dave and Ellen receive if they install the dead-bolt locks?b. What discount will Dave and Ellen receive if they install smoke detectors?

Answer 1

1. 48 dollars

2. 30 dollars

Step-by-step explanation:

The yearly premium on their homeowner's insurance policy is $600 for the coverage they need.

Their insurance company offers a discount of 8 percent if they install dead-bolt locks on all exterior doors.The couple can also receive a discount of 5 percent if they install smoke detectors on each floor.

1. What discount will Dave and Ellen receive if they install the dead-bolt locks?

discount for deadbolts =

Discount % x Premium

0.08 x 600 = 48 dollars

b. What discount will Dave and Ellen receive if they install smoke detectors?

discount for deadbolts =

Discount% x Premium

0.05 x 600 = 30 dollars