The utilities bill for the Miller’s home in April was 130 242% of the bill was for gas and the rest for electricity. How much did the millers pay for gas and how much did they pay for electricity?
Let x be the total amount of the utilities bill.
Gas cost = 0.242x
Electricity cost = x - 0.242x = 0.758x
Given that the total bill is $130, we have:
0.242x + 0.758x = $130
0.758x = $130 - 0.242x
0.758x = $130
x = $130 / 0.758
x = $171.27
Gas cost = 0.242 * $171.27 = $41.42
Electricity cost = $130 - $41.42 = $88.85
The Millers paid $41.42 for gas and $88.85 for electricity.