Bayside Insurance offers two health plans. Under plan A Giselle would have to pay the first $160 of her medical bills plus 40% of the rest. Under plan B Giselle would pay the first $250 but only 35% of the rest. For what amount of medical bills will plan B save Giselle money? Assume she has over $250 in bills.
Giselle would have with plan B if she had more than $-- in bills

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anonymous · Answer

160 + .4(x - 160)  = 250 + .35(x - 250)
96 + .4x = 162.5 + .35x
.05x = 66.5
x = $1330
Plan B is better if bill exceeds $1330.

anonymous · Answer

Wow great job