$1.$ If the average employee pays $17\%$ of an employee health premium for single coverage, and in one year that amount is $$1,500,$ then how much does the employer pay for the health premium?

$2.$An employee health plan has a $$2,500$ deductible. For the policy year, the employee also pays $15\%$ of the premium of $8,000.$ What is the most that the employee should have to pay for the premium and deductible in one year?