The city's water department charges $8 per month, plus 44 cents for every 100 gallons of water used. Last month, one homeowner used 1,900 gallons and received a bill for $17.98. Was the billing correct? If the billing is not correct, what is the correct billing amount for this homeowner given these facts?

Question

A. no; the billing amount is $15.59
B. yes; the billing amount is $17.98
C. no; the billing amount is $16.36
D. no; the billing amount is $15.38
E. none of these

Answer 1

Answer: C