Question

Gerald would like to add a dental and vision option to the health insurance plan he purchased through his employer. In addition to the 65% of Gerald’s $345 monthly health insurance premium, his employer has offered to pay 50% of a $38 monthly dental premium and 75% of a $23 monthly vision premium. If Gerald adds both the dental and vision options to his insurance plan, how much will he pay each month towards health insurance?

Soopergood Insurance
Option
Monthly Premium
Employer Contribution
Health Insurance
$345
65%
Dental
$38
50%
Vision
$23
75%
a.
$141.75
b.
$145.50
c.
$149.50
d.
$260.50

Answer 1

Gerald pays the remainder of each premium:
- Health: 35% of $345 = 0.35×345 = $120.75
- Dental: 50% of $38 = $19 (Gerald pays the other $19)
- Vision: 25% of $23 = $5.75

Total = 120.75 + 19 + 5.75 = $145.50

Answer: b. $145.50