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Electricity rates. Table 1 shows the electricity rates charged by Monroe Utilities in the...

Electricity rates. Table 1 shows the electricity rates charged by Monroe Utilities in the winter months.

(A) Write a piecewise definition of the monthly charge W(x) for a customer who uses x kWh in a winter month.

Table 1 Winter (November–June)

 Base charge, $8.50

 First 700 kWh or less at 0.0650/kWh

 Over 700 kWh at 0.0530/kWh


(B) Graph W(x).

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