Question

Mr. and Mrs. Smith had $367 in their bank account. At the end of the month they had to pay three bills. Their telephone bill was $96, their gas bill was $145 and their electricity bill was $203 (i) Find the total bill that has to be paid by Mr. & Mrs. Smith. (ii) How much would Mr. and Mrs. Smith need to deposit into their account to clear all the bills? (iii) In order to conserve the energy, suggest one way that will help the Smith family to reduce their electricity bill.

Answer 1

Explanation:

(i) Total bill = telephone bill + gas bill + electricity bill = $96 + $145 + $203 = $444

(ii) Deposit = total amount of bills - the amount they have already in bank account = $444 - $367 = $77

(iii) There are several ways that Mr. and Mrs. Smith can reduce their electricity bill. Here are some suggestions:

+ Unplug appliances when not in use: Even when turned off, many appliances continue to draw power if they are plugged in. Unplugging appliances when not in use can help reduce energy consumption.

+ Use energy-efficient light bulbs: Replacing traditional incandescent light bulbs with energy-efficient ones can help reduce electricity usage.

+ Install a programmable thermostat: A programmable thermostat can help regulate temperature settings and reduce energy consumption.