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In the problem involving days, a 365−day year is assumed.

Electricity rates. The table shows the electricity rates charged by Easton Utilities in the summer months.

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


(B) Graph S(x).

Energy Charge (June–September)

 $3.00 for the first 20 kWh or less

 5.70¢ per kWh for the next 180 kWh

 3.46¢ per kWh for the next 800 kWh

 2.17¢ per kWh for all over 1,000 kWh

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