7. Ella and her family normally pay $165 per month for electricity. The utility company is
adding a 5% tax to help fund research for
eco-friendly energy sources. How much tax
will Ella's family pay for an entire year?

$99

Step-by-step explanation:

Cost of electricity per year= $165

Tax per month= 5%

Amount of tax paid per month= 5% of $165

= 0.05 × 165

= $8.25

Ella's family pays $8.25 tax per month

There are 12 months in 1 year

Ella's family will pay Ina year = $8.25 × 12

= $99

Ella's family will pay $99 tax for an entire year

sine

step-by-step explanation: