Sarah Simpson is insured for bodily injury in the amount of 10/20. She is at fault in an accident in which Fred Vail ns injured. Also injured in the accident is a pedestrian, Arthur Abel. Arthur's medical expenses total $16,000, Fred's come to $8,000. How much will the insurance pay?
Accepted Solution
A:
The fraction 10/20 = 0.50 or 50%.
Steps:
1. Add 16,000 + 8,000
2. Multiply the total by 0.50 to find the amount that the insurance company must pay.