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Question
Assuming the electric consumption per day to be 12 kWh and the rate of electricity to be? 6.25 per unit, find how much money is to be paid in a month of 30 days?
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Solution
Electric energy consumed per day = 12 kWh = 12 units
Electric energy consumed in 30 days = 12 × 30 = 360
Units Cost to be paid in 1 month = 360 × 6.25 = ₹ 2250
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