Final answer:
The total amount of electricity used during March is calculated by taking the difference between the meter readings at the end and beginning of the month. The calculation is 26175 kWh - 26010 kWh, resulting in a total of A. 165 kWh of electricity used.
Step-by-step explanation:
To calculate the amount of electricity used during March, we subtract the electric meter reading at the beginning of the month from the reading at the end of the month. The meter reading on the morning of March 1 was 26010 kWh, and on the evening of March 31, it was 26175 kWh.
Electricity consumption = End of month reading - Beginning of month reading
Electricity consumption = 26175 kWh - 26010 kWh = 165 kWh
Therefore, the total kilowatt-hours of electricity used during the month of March is 165 kWh, which corresponds to option A.
To find out how many kilowatt-hours of electricity were used during March, we need to calculate the difference between the morning and evening meter readings. The morning reading was 26010 kWh and the evening reading was 26175 kWh. So, the difference is 26175 kWh - 26010 kWh = 165 kWh.
Therefore, the correct answer is A. 165 kWh.