According to one estimate, the average cost of having a baby (prenatal care, routine delivery, and post-partum care) in the United States is $8800. Suppose you have health insurance with an annual premium of $2100, a deductible of $1500 (for the year), and a one-time co-payment of $250 for services relating to the birth of a baby. What is the out-of-pocket cost of having a baby?

Barney & noblet customers can choose to purchase a membership for $25 per year members receive 10% off all store purchases 1. how much would a member pay per year if he bought $50 worth of items each year? 2. write a slope-intercept equation that expresses how much a member pays per year using x to represent his purchases per year 3. how much would a member have to spend per year to pay off his membership fee?