Question

The health benefits Tom receives from his employer cover 43% of the total monthly premium of $345.00. How much does Tom have to pay each month?
a. $148.35
b. $196.65
c. $302.00
d. $288.00

Answer 1

Answer:

The Amount tom has to pay is $196.65 therefore, Option b is correct

Step-by-step explanation:

Tom recieves 43% of total monthly premium

That means out of 100%  he is getting 43% he has to pay (100%-43%)= 57% of $345.00

The amount Tom has to pay each month is $57\%\cdot 345.00$ it will become $.57 \cdot 345.00=196.65$

$57\%=\frac{57}{100}=.57$

Therefore,The Amount tom has to pay is $196.65 that is option b is correct

Answer 2

He has to pay 57%, (%100 - %43)

57% of $345 can be worked out my multiplying by the percentage or the decimal:
345 * 57% = $196.65
345 * 0.57 = $196.65    <- same answer

He has to pay $196.65 (B)