SOLUTION: My nd took his son to the dentist and they said the insurance only pays 90 percent and he had to pay 500 out of pocket . WHAT DID THEE INSUREANCE PAY FOR?

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Question 756098: My nd took his son to the dentist and they said the insurance only pays 90 percent and he had to pay 500 out of pocket . WHAT DID THEE INSUREANCE PAY FOR?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let +x+ = the total bill
If insurance paid 90%, the patient's part was 10%
+.1x+=+500+
+x+=+5000+
+.9%2A5000+=+4500+
The amount covered by insurance was $4,500