Question

The national average utility cost is $270.48 per month. If the average electric bill is 44.9% of the total amount and the average utility cost for Orlando, FL is $308.83, what would be the cost of a typical Orlando electric bill and how would that compare with the national average?

Answer 1

Ok, so the  typical Orlando eclectic bill $138.66. 
This would be $17.21 more than the national average electric bill.

hope that helps you:)

Answer 2

Answer:

$138.66 and $17.21 higher.

Step-by-step explanation:

44.9% of 270.48 is

0.449(270.48) = 121.45.

44.9% of 308.83 is

0.449(308.83) = 138.66.

This means the cost of the Orlando bill is

138.66-121.45 = 17.21 higher than the national average.