Finding Utility costs

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What is the formula to calculate the cost of water usage based on gallons used?

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The cost is typically calculated using a rate per gallon. For example, if the rate is $0.0056 per gallon, the cost for 29,000 gallons would be 29,000 * 0.0056 = $162.40.

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How do you calculate the total electric bill based on meter readings?

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To calculate the total electric bill, subtract the previous meter reading from the present reading to find the total kWh used, then multiply by the cost per kWh. For example, (8,909 - 8,010) * $0.14 = $125.86.

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What is the conversion from megabytes to gigabytes?

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1 gigabyte (GB) is equal to 1,000 megabytes (MB). Therefore, to convert megabytes to gigabytes, divide the number of megabytes by 1,000.

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How do you apply a formula to calculate internet bills based on data usage?

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Use the formula A(x) = 50[(x + 1)] - 8, where x is the number of gigabytes used. Convert megabytes to gigabytes first, then substitute x into the formula.

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What is the significance of the constant in the internet bill formula A(x) = 50[(x + 1)] - 8?

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The constant -8 represents a fixed discount or base fee that is subtracted from the total calculated cost based on data usage.

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If a customer uses 40,000 gallons of water, how do you determine the cost?

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Multiply the number of gallons used by the rate per gallon. For example, if the rate is $0.0062 per gallon, the cost would be 40,000 * 0.0062 = $248.00.

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What steps should be taken to calculate a monthly utility bill?

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1. Identify the usage (gallons, kWh, MB). 2. Convert units if necessary (e.g., MB to GB). 3. Apply the appropriate formula or rate. 4. Calculate the total cost.

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How do you interpret a utility bill that lists multiple charges?

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Break down each charge by identifying the usage type (water, electricity, internet) and apply the respective rates or formulas to understand the total amount due.

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What is the role of the variable x in the internet bill formula?

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The variable x represents the number of gigabytes of data used during the month, which directly affects the total bill calculated using the formula.

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How can you verify the accuracy of a utility bill?

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Check the meter readings, ensure the rates applied are correct, and recalculate the bill using the provided formulas to confirm the total amount.