Write a Proportion for the Statement, and Then Solve the Proportion

question 64

Short Answer

Write a proportion for the statement, and then solve the proportion to find the value of the variable. $9$ is to $16$ as $u$ is to $32$ $$\frac { ? } { ? } = \frac { ? } { ? }$$ $$u =$$ __________

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Definitions:

Assignment of Benefits

A formal agreement where a patient allows their health insurance benefits to be paid directly to a healthcare provider.

Healthcare Claims

A request for payment that an individual or healthcare provider submits to a health insurance company after receiving services or products.

Allowed Fee

The maximum charge that an insurance plan agrees to cover for a specific medical service or procedure.

Medicare Beneficiary

An individual who is eligible to receive health care benefits under the Medicare program, typically because of age or disability.