Jerry​ Carter's home is currently​ valued, on a replacement cost​ basis, at ​$409,000. When he last checked his​ policy, his home was insured for ​$304,982 and he did not have an inflation guard endorsement. If he has a ​$35,811 claim due to a kitchen​ fire, how much will his​ homeowner's insurance policy​ pay? How much would be paid if his home were totally​ destroyed? In order to obtain full replacement​ coverage, how much insurance should Jerry carry on his​ house? If he has a $35,811 claim due to a kitchen​ fire, his​ homeowner's policy would pay ​$ enter your response here. ​(Round to the nearest​ dollar.)

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Jerry​ Carter's home is currently​ valued, on a replacement cost​ basis, at ​$409,000. When he last checked his​ policy, his home was insured for ​$304,982 and he did not have an inflation guard endorsement. If he has a ​$35,811 claim due to a kitchen​ fire, how much will his​ homeowner's insurance policy​ pay? How much would be paid if his home were totally​ destroyed? In order to obtain full replacement​ coverage, how much insurance should Jerry carry on his​ house?

If he has a $35,811 claim due to a kitchen​ fire, his​ homeowner's policy would pay ​$ enter your response here. ​(Round to the nearest​ dollar.) 

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