Answer:
a) 293 units
b) £57.95
Step-by-step explanation:
a)
New reading: 6538 units
Old reading
: 6245 units
The amount use is the difference between the two readings.
6538 - 6245 = 293
Answer: 293 units
b)
293 is the same as 200 units plus another 93 units.
The first 200 units are charged at 22p per unit
Cost of the first 200 units: 200 units * 22p/unit = 4400p
Remaining units are charged at 15p per unit
Cost of the additional 93 units: 93 units * 15p/unit = 1395p
Total charge: 4400p + 1395p = 5795p = £57.95
Answer: £57.95
