Questions from Personal Finance


Q: In 2012, per capita spending on health care in the United

In 2012, per capita spending on health care in the United States was about $9,000. If this amount increased by 7 percent a year, what would be the amount of per capita spending for health care in 8 y...

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Q: A health insurance policy pays 65 percent of physical therapy cost after

A health insurance policy pays 65 percent of physical therapy cost after a $200 deductible. In contrast, an HMO charges $15 per visit for physical therapy. How much would a person save with the HMO if...

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Q: Becky’s comprehensive major medical health insurance plan at work has a deductible

Becky’s comprehensive major medical health insurance plan at work has a deductible of $750. The policy pays 85 percent of any amount above the deductible. While on a hiking trip, she contracted a rare...

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Q: Georgia, a widow, has a take-home pay of

Georgia, a widow, has a take-home pay of $1,200 a week. Her disability insurance coverage replaces 70 percent of her earnings after a four-week waiting period. What amount would she receive in disabi...

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Q: Stephanie was injured in a car accident and rushed to the emergency

Stephanie was injured in a car accident and rushed to the emergency room. She received stitches for a facial wound and treatment for a broken finger. Under Stephanie’s PPO plan, emergency room care...

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Q: What annual medical costs will Ronald pay using the sample medical expenses

What annual medical costs will Ronald pay using the sample medical expenses provided if he enrolled in the Blue Cross/Blue Shield plan? (LO9.2)

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Q: What total costs will Ronald pay if he enrolls in the HMO

What total costs will Ronald pay if he enrolls in the HMO plan? (LO9.2)

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Q: If Ronald selects the POS plan, what will his annual medical

If Ronald selects the POS plan, what will his annual medical costs be? (LO9.2)

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Q: In 2007, Joelle spent $5,000 on her health

In 2007, Joelle spent $5,000 on her health care. If this amount increased by 6 percent per year, what would be the amount Joelle spent in 2017 for the same health care? (Hint: Use the Time Value of...

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Q: What are the advantages and disadvantages of investing in a technology company’s

What are the advantages and disadvantages of investing in a technology company’s IPO? Will they be guaranteed a large return from this investment? At this life stage would you recommend that Jamie Lee...

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