SOLUTION: What was the total bill for the doctor’s visit if insurance covered four-fifths of the bill and Jon still had to pay $45 out of pocket?

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Question 1065551: What was the total bill for the doctor’s visit if insurance covered four-fifths of the bill and Jon still had to pay $45 out of pocket?
Answer by ikleyn(52832) About Me  (Show Source):
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What was the total bill for the doctor’s visit if insurance covered four-fifths of the bill and Jon still had to pay $45 out of pocket?
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Hence, $45 is/are only one fifth of the total.


Then the total is 5 times $45, i.e.$225.