It cost 2*1.5=$<<2*1.5=3>>3 a day.

So it cost 3*30=$<<3*30=90>>90 per day.

Insurance covers 90*.4=$<<90*.4=36>>36.

So he pays 90-36=$<<90-36=54>>54 a month.

# Answer

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John needs to take 2 pills a day.  One pill costs $1.5.  The insurance covers 40% of the cost.  How much does he pay in a 30-day month?
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John needs to take 2 pills a day.  One pill costs $1.5.  The insurance covers 40% of the cost.  How much does he pay in a 30-day month?
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