The City's Water Department Charges $8 Per Month, Plus 44

question 47

Multiple Choice

The city's water department charges $8 per month, plus 44 cents for every 100 gallons of water used. Last month, one homeowner used 1,900 gallons and received a bill for $17.98. Was the billing correct? If the billing is not correct, what is the correct billing amount for this homeowner given these facts?

• A) no; the billing amount is $15.59
• B) yes; the billing amount is $17.98
• C) no; the billing amount is $16.36
• D) no; the billing amount is $15.38
• E) none of these

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