Burgess King

02/12/2023 · High School

The electricity rates charged by Monroe Utilities in the summer months are as follows. - Base Charge is \( \$ 8.50 \) - First 600 kWh or less at \( \$ 0.05 / \mathrm{kWh} \) - Over 600 kWh at \( \$ 0.08 / \mathrm{kWh} \) The base is a fixed monthly charge, independent of the kWh (kilowatt-hours) used during the month. a. Find an expression for the cost function \( C(x) \) for usage of or under 600 kWh . \( C(x)=\square<x \leq 600 \) b. Find the charge for using 800 kWh . \( \$ \square \)