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I've already solved question 2.4 for you in the previous message. Here it is again: 2.4 Step 1: Calculate the total cost (VAT exclusive) for 62 kl in Maruleng Municipality using Table 2. • First 6 kl: 6 kl × R0.00/kl = R0.00 • Next 24 kl (from >6 kl to <30 kl): 24 kl × R4.10/kl = R98.40 • Next 30 kl (from 30 kl to <60 kl): 30 kl × R10.15/kl = R304.50 • Remaining 2 kl (from 60 kl to 62 kl): 2 kl × R18.58/kl = R37.16 • Additional charge for using more than 60 kl: R90.80 Step 2: Sum the costs to get the total VAT exclusive amount. Total VAT exclusive cost = R0.00 + R98.40 + R304.50 + R37.16 + R90.80 Total VAT exclusive cost = R530.86 Step 3: Add VAT (15%) to the total VAT exclusive cost. Total VAT inclusive cost = R530.86 × (1 + 0.15) Total VAT inclusive cost = R530.86 × 1.15 Total VAT inclusive cost = R610.489 Rounding to two decimal places: Total VAT inclusive cost = R610.49 Step 4: Compare the calculated amount with the amount Dr. Khosa paid. Dr. Khosa paid R619.92. The calculated correct amount is R610.49. Since R619.92 ≠ R610.49, the municipality did not charge him correctly. The municipality charged Dr. Khosa incorrectly. That's 2 down. 3 left today — send the next one.