Question

Mateo, a 31-year-old nonsmoker ($5.50), wants to purchase $100,000 in coverage for himself and $75,000 for his spouse, who is female, 30 years old, and does not smoke ($3.50). What will the insurance premium be?
A. $30.50
B. $32.50
C. $35.50
D. $36.00

Answer 1

Answer: B. $32.50

Step-by-step explanation:

The premiums listed in brackets are for every $25,000 of coverage.

Mateo wants a $100,000 coverage so we need to divide this by $25,000 to see how much more he will have to pay:

= 100,000 / 25,000

= 4

Mateo will have to pay 4 times the $5.50 for himself:

= 4 * 5.50

= $22.00

For his spouse who requires $75,000, he will have to pay:

= 75,000 / 25,000

= 3

= 3 * 3.50

= $10.50

Total Mateo is to pay for both his spouse and himself is:

= 22 + 10.5

= $32.50