Question

An electric company charges $9.55 per month plus $0.14 per? kilowatt-hour (kwh) for the first 250 kwh used per month and $0.03 per kwh for anything over 250 kwh used.

a. how much is owed for using 180 kwh per? month

Answer 1

The total monthly electric bill for using 180 kWh would be $34.75, which includes a base charge of $9.55 and a usage charge of $25.20 calculated at a rate of $0.14 per kWh.

Step-by-step explanation:

To calculate the monthly electric bill for using 180 kWh, we first consider the flat rate charged by the company which is $9.55 per month. Since 180 kWh is less than the 250 kWh threshold for the higher rate, we will apply the $0.14 per kWh rate for the entire usage. The calculation is as follows:

• Base charge: $9.55
• Usage charge: 180 kWh × $0.14/kWh = $25.20
• Total cost: $9.55 + $25.20 = $34.75

Therefore, the electric bill for using 180 kWh in a month would be $34.75.

Answer 2

$34.75 per month

It is a trick question at the end because it says that anything over 250 kwh is $0.03. Although, you are only calculating for 180 kwh and the monthly charge.