Question

Larry Simmons has​ split-limit 150​/225​/110 automobile liability insurance. Several months ago Larry was in an accident in which he was found to be at fault. Four passengers were seriously injured in the accident and were awarded ​$243,000 each because of​ Larry's negligence. How much of this judgment will​ Larry's insurance policy​ cover? What amount will Larry have to pay out of​ pocket?

Answer 1

Larry's insurance policy​ cover = $729,000

Amount pay by Larry = $243,000

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

Number of insurance = 3

Each injured person awarded = $243,000

Find:

Larry's insurance policy​ cover

Amount pay by Larry

Computation:

Larry's insurance policy​ cover = Number of insurance × Each injured person awarded

Larry's insurance policy​ cover = $243,000 × 3

Larry's insurance policy​ cover = $729,000

Amount pay by Larry = $243,000 (For fourth person)