Question

Electricity costs $2 for each of the first 16 kilowatt hours, and $0.075 per kilowatt hour thereafter. What would be the cost for 80 kilowatt hours of electricity?

A. $6.80
B. $8.00
C. $36.80
D. $38.00

Answer 1

I think the answer is A

Answer 2

The correct Option is A. $6.80

Step-by-step explanation:
For first 16 kWh => $2
For next (80 - 16 = 64 kWh) => 64 * $0.075 = $4.8

Add both of them:
$2 + $4.8 = $6.80 (Option A)