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14 Dec 2023, 01:07
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Dropdown 1: 126
Dropdown 2: 1.45
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Data Insights (DI) Butler 2023-24 [Question #151, Date: Dec-11-2023] [Click here for Details]
The graph shows a family’s monthly electricity consumption, in kWh, over the course of two years.
Based on the given information, fill in the blanks in each of the following statements.
1. The family’s electricity consumption in January 2011 was approximately % of its consumption in December 2010.
2. If the family paid a constant rate of $x per kWh between June 2010 and November 2010, inclusive, then it paid as much between June 2010 and August 2010, inclusive, as it did between September 2010 and November 2010, inclusive.
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Dropdown 1: 126
Dropdown 2: 1.45
14 Dec 2023, 08:00
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Statement 1 :
The family’s electricity consumption in January 2011 was approximately ___ % of its consumption in December 2010.
=>
Electricity consumption in (Jan 2011 / Dec 2010) x 100 %
Approximation - (29/22.5) x 100
= 126%
Statement 2 :If the family paid a constant rate of $x per kWh between June 2010 and November 2010, inclusive, then it paid ____ as much between June 2010 and August 2010, inclusive, as it did between September 2010 and November 2010, inclusive.
=>
Electricity consumption in the months of (June 2010 + July 2010 + Aug 2010) / (Sep 2010 + Oct 2010 + Nov 2010)
Approximation - ( 70 / 47 )
= 1.45 times
The family’s electricity consumption in January 2011 was approximately ___ % of its consumption in December 2010.
=>
Electricity consumption in (Jan 2011 / Dec 2010) x 100 %
Approximation - (29/22.5) x 100
= 126%
Statement 2 :If the family paid a constant rate of $x per kWh between June 2010 and November 2010, inclusive, then it paid ____ as much between June 2010 and August 2010, inclusive, as it did between September 2010 and November 2010, inclusive.
=>
Electricity consumption in the months of (June 2010 + July 2010 + Aug 2010) / (Sep 2010 + Oct 2010 + Nov 2010)
Approximation - ( 70 / 47 )
= 1.45 times
01 Jun 2024, 10:52
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I dont understand the options for statement 2. Is there supposed to be a difference between 1.45 and 1.45x?
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