Using the Equation in Number #8 Again, If a Homeowner

question 176

Multiple Choice

Using the equation in number #8 again, if a homeowner doubles the number of lights he uses from
500 to 1000, how much do we predict he will increase his electric bill by?

• A) $12.50
• B) $35
• C) $10
• D) $22.50
• E) $2

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