Personal Finance 1st Edition by Jack R. Kapoor

Exercise 26

Computing Claims. When Carolina’s house burned down, she lost household items worth a total of $50,000. Her house was insured for $160,000 and her homeowner’s policy provided coverage for personal belongings up to 55 percent of the insured value of the house. Calculate how much insurance coverage Carolina’s policy provides for her personal possessions and whether she will receive payment for all of the items destroyed in the fire. (Obj. 3)