Lucy's employer pays 70% of the total cost of her family's health insurance plan, while Lucy pays the rest. If the total cost of the plan will increase from $450 per month to $650 per month, how much more will Lucy have to pay each month?

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3 November, 15:20

Lucy's employer pays 70% of the total cost of her family's health insurance plan, while Lucy pays the rest. If the total cost of the plan will increase from $450 per month to $650 per month, how much more will Lucy have to pay each month?

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Ryan Curtis · Answer 1

At $450,

Lucy pays 30% of $450 = 0.3 x 450 = $135

At $650,

Lucy pays 30% of $650 = 0.3 x 650 = $195

$195 - $135 = $60

Lucy will have to pay $60 more each month