The electricity rates charged by Monroe Utilities in the summer months are as follows: Base Charge = $ 8 $8 First 800 800 kWh or
less at $ 0.05 $0.05/kWh Over 800 800 kWh at $ 0.08 $0.08/kWh The base is a fixed monthly charge, independent of the kWh (kilowatt-hours) used during the month. a . a. Find an expression for the cost function C ( x ) C(x) for usage of or under 800 800 kWh.
Let 'x' be the usage in kWh. When usage is at or under 800 kWh, the cost function C(x) is given by the base charge of $8 added to the rate of $0.05/kWh multiplied by the consumption 'x', in kWh.
