The following is a piece wise function for the electricity costs in Gretel's city of residence.  What is the "starting charge" for any kWh usage over 400kWh, and what is the unit rate charge for the remaining kWh that is used over 400 kWh? C(k)={$7.56+$0.0685×k,$34.96+$0.0962×(k−400),0≤k≤400400

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The following is a piece wise function for the electricity costs in Gretel's city of residence.  What is the "starting charge" for any kWh usage over 400kWh, and what is the unit rate charge for the remaining kWh that is used over 400 kWh?

C(k)={$7.56+$0.0685×k,$34.96+$0.0962×(k−400),0≤k≤400400<k

 

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$34.96, $0.0685 per kWh
$34.96, $0.0962 per kWh
$7.56, $0.0685 per kWh
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