Directions· Multiple Choice Questions
In the following problems, you are given four answers. Choose the right answer.
There is only ONE correct answer to each question.
Water consumption is priced according to the following scale: 1–50 m³ at 10 Fils/m³; 51–100 m³ at 20 Fils/m³; 101–200 m³ at 50 Fils/m³; 201–300 m³ at 70 Fils/m³. If the consumption on a water bill is 300 m³, how much is the cost in Dinars (1 Dinar = 1000 Fils)?
- 11.5
- 12.5
- 13.0
- 13.5
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Correct answer: D. 13.5
Why
Cost = 50×10 + 50×20 + 100×50 + 100×70 = 500+1000+5000+7000 = 13500 Fils = 13.5 Dinars.