Chapter 10 Financial Planning Exercise 3 Payout on homeowner's insurance policy

Ivy Gordon's home in Charleston was recently gutted in a fire. Her living and dining rooms were destroyed completely, and the damaged personal property had a replacement price of $19,000. The average age of the damaged personal property was 8 years, and its useful life was estimated to be 14 years. What is the maximum amount the insurance company would pay Ivy, assuming that it reimburses losses on an actual cash-value basis and has a $500 deductible? Assume that the total coverage requirement is met. Do not round intermediate calculations. Round the answer to the nearest cent. $