Question

In a household,the metre reading for water at the end of june was 7848000litres.The metre reading at the end of July was 7908000 litres. The household was charged for consumption at the following rates:The first 10000 litres at #1 per litre.The remaining #1.50 per litre. Calculate;1The consumption at the end of July ,the total charge for the consumption​

Answer 1

85000

Explanation:

7908000 - 7848000 = 60000

The first 10000 litres is #1 per litre or 10000

The remaining 5 litres is 50000 * 1.5 = 75000