Lizzy: Josephine receives a bill from the hospital for 5000$. 50 percent of the bill is for medication. 25 percent of the remaining bill is for overnight stays, and 175$ is for food. The rest of the bill is for the ambulance ride. How much did the ambulance ride cost?.
Me: Hmmm, let me think. I think this is the detailed solution:
Medication:5000(.50) = 2500. Overnight Stays:2500(.25) = 625. 2500 - 625 = 1875. Food:1875 - 175 = 1700$. Ambulance ride:1700$. Final answer: 1700.