With the air conditioner on, the electric bill was $281. With the air conditioner off, the bill was $183. What was the difference between the two bills?$_____
Q. With the air conditioner on, the electric bill was $281. With the air conditioner off, the bill was $183. What was the difference between the two bills?$_____
Identify Amounts: Step 1: Identify the amounts from the problem.Electric bill with AC on: $281Electric bill with AC off: $183We need to find the difference between these two amounts.Calculation: $281−$183
Perform Subtraction: Step 2: Perform the subtraction to find the difference.$281−$183=$98This is the difference in cost between having the air conditioner on and off.
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