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The problem involves calculating electricity costs based on different tariff blocks and meter readings. Could you please provide a detailed solution with steps for each calculation?
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Locate the tariff for block 1 in TABLE 1.
Block 1 is "1 - 100 KWh" with a cost of "209,70c" per KWh.
Convert the tariff from cents to rands.
Since 1 Rand = 100 cents, divide the cents value by 100.
The tariff for block 1 in rands is .
Part 2.2
Identify the previous and current meter readings from ANNEXURE A.
Previous Reading (28/02/2023) = 23 901 KWh
Current Reading (31/03/2023) = 24 501 KWhCalculate the total KWh used (D) by subtracting the previous reading from the current reading.
The value of D, the amount in kilowatt (KWh) used in March 2023, is .
Part 2.3
Convert the total amount paid from cents to rands.
Total amount paid = 101 277.5 cents
Calculate the cost for each full block of electricity usage based on TABLE 1.
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Block 1 (1 - 100 KWh): 100 KWh at 209,70c/KWh (R2,0970/KWh) Cost for Block 1 = Remaining amount = R1012,775 - R209,70 = R803,075
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Block 2 (101 - 400 KWh): This block covers 300 KWh (400 - 100). Tariff is 245,41c/KWh (R2,4541/KWh). Cost for Block 2 = Remaining amount = R803,075 - R736,23 = R66,845
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Block 3 (401 - 650 KWh): This block covers 250 KWh (650 - 400). Tariff is 267,38c/KWh (R2,6738/KWh). Since the remaining amount (R66,845) is less than the full cost of Block 3 (R2,6738/KWh 250 KWh = R668,45), only a portion of Block 3 was used.
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Calculate the KWh used in the final block.
KWh used in Block 3 =
Sum the KWh from all blocks to find the total KWh used.
Total KWh used = KWh from Block 1 + KWh from Block 2 + KWh from Block 3
Total KWh used =
Total KWh used =
The number of KWh they used for that period is .
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