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johann1301h
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Homework Statement
A typical monthly utility rate structure might go something like this: $1.60 for the first 16 kWh, 7.05 cents/kWh for the next 34 kWh used, 5.02 cents/kWh for the next 50 kWh, 3.25 cents/kWh for the next 100 kWh, 2.95 cents/kWh for the next 200 kWh, 2.35 cents/kWh for all in excess of 400 kWh. Based on these rates, what would be the charge for 327 kWh?
The Attempt at a Solution
Here are a few guesses how I think it should be solved
- Take the average between 2.35 cents/kWh and 2.95 cents/kWh.
- Find a function that "fits" these data and use that function for 327 kWh.