Question

note: please make sure to properly format your answers. all dollar figures in the answers need to include the dollar sign and any amount over 1,000 should include the comma ($2,354.67). all percentage values in the answers need to include a percentage sign (%). for all items without specific rounding instructions, round your answers to two decimal places, show both decimal places (5.06). ron sargeants electric bill from the longwood power authority is shown: longwood power authority electric usage delivery and system charges meter reading november 17 50,361 basic service 31 days @ 0.18 $ 5.58 october 17 48,356 1,006 kwh @ 0.085 $85.48 kwh used in month 1,005 subtotal $101.06 sales tax (3%) 3.04 total charges $104.10 if his meter reading for december 17 is 52,344, find the total charges for the december bill. include all rates and charges as shown on the november bill.

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate electricity usage

Electricity used = December reading - November reading = $52344 - 50361=1983$ kWh

Step2: Calculate cost of electricity usage

Cost of electricity = $1983\times0.085 = 168.555$

Step3: Add base service charge

Base service charge = $5.50$

Step4: Calculate subtotal before tax

Subtotal = $168.555 + 5.50=174.055$

Step5: Calculate sales tax

Sales tax = $174.055\times0.03 = 5.22165$

Step6: Calculate total charges

Total charges = $174.055+5.22165 = 179.27665\approx\$179.28$

Answer:

$\$179.28$