Shanika and Vanesa are comparing their electric bills for the past month. Shanika is on a standard u is on an interval use plan. Each person's usage is listed on the chart below:
Standard Use Plan
7.5 cents/kWh for the first 400 kWh
10 cents/kWh for the next 400 kWh
12.5 cents/kWh for anything over 800 kWh
Interval Use Plan
On-peak hours - 15 cents/kWh
Off-peak hours - 3 cents/kWh
Both women use 1,325 kWh for the given 30 day period. Vanesa uses 500 kWh during on-peak hours
peak hours. Which person ends up paying more for their utilities? How much more?
a. Vanesa pays $35.88 more than Shanika.
b. Vanesa pays $99.75 more than Shanika.
C. Shanika pays $35.88 more than Vanesa.
d. Shanika pays $99.75 more than Vanesa.