A property-casualty insurer brings in $7.25 Million in premiums for its auto insurance line. The line's losses amount to $4,875,000, expenses are $1,450,000, and dividends are $105,000. The insurer earns $187,500 from the investment of its premiums. Calculate the operating ratio for the line.

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A property-casualty insurer brings in $7.25 Million in
premiums for its auto insurance line. The line's losses
amount to $4,875,000, expenses are $1,450,000, and
dividends are $105,000. The insurer earns $187,500 from
the investment of its premiums.
Calculate the operating ratio for the line.
Transcribed Image Text:A property-casualty insurer brings in $7.25 Million in premiums for its auto insurance line. The line's losses amount to $4,875,000, expenses are $1,450,000, and dividends are $105,000. The insurer earns $187,500 from the investment of its premiums. Calculate the operating ratio for the line.
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