Question

budgeting
month average electricity expense ($)
january 70
february 65
march 60
april 55
may 75
june 85
july 90
august 95
september 85
october 70
november 65
december 70
what is the total estimated electricity expense for the winter months (december, january, february) based on the table?
$225
$195
$180
$205

Explanation:

Step1: Identify relevant months' expenses

We know that for December, the expense is $70$, for January it is $70$, and for February it is $65$.

Step2: Calculate total expense

We add the expenses together: $70 + 70+65=205$.

Answer:

$205$