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Consumer Math · Chapter 7 · Lesson 2
Types of Insurance
Which policies actually matter.
12 problems · about 20 minutes · TEKS M.M.7.B
Figure — use these to answer the problems
Warm Up
Straightforward practice. Get the method working first.
5 problemsHealth insurance at $250 a month. Annual premium in dollars?
AnswerWhy is liability the critical part of an auto policy?
- Damage you cause others has no ceiling.
- Because it is the cheapest part.
Which covers your belongings as a tenant? 1 renter, 2 home.
AnswerWhich replaces income if you cannot work? 1 life, 2 disability.
AnswerHealth insurance at $300 a month. Annual premium in dollars?
Answer
Build It Up
The same ideas with more to keep track of.
3 problemsAuto at $100 a month. Annual premium in dollars?
AnswerDoes someone with no dependants usually need life insurance? 1 yes, 0 no.
AnswerWhich auto coverage has no ceiling on the loss? 1 liability, 2 collision.
Answer
Stretch Yourself
Mixed problems. Work out what kind of question it is before you start.
4 problemsMatch each insurance type with what it protects.
Draw a line from each item on the left to its match on the right.
- Health
- Liability
- Disability
- Medical care costs
- Damage you cause others
- Your income if you cannot work
Renter insurance at $18 a month. Annual premium in dollars?
AnswerThe Premium
Renter insurance at $200 a year for 5 years. Total in dollars?
AnswerdollarsThe Coverage
Which insurance covers damage you cause to others? 1 liability, 2 collision.
Answer