The MRI cost 250*3=$<<250*3=750>>750

So between the two things he pays 250+750=$<<250+750=1000>>1000

Insurance covered 1000*.8=$<<1000*.8=800>>800

So he had to pay 1000-800=$<<1000-800=200>>200

# Answer

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Mike has to get an x-ray and an MRI.  The x-ray is $250 and the MRI is triple that cost.  Insurance covers 80%.  How much did he pay?
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Mike has to get an x-ray and an MRI.  The x-ray is $250 and the MRI is triple that cost.  Insurance covers 80%.  How much did he pay?
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