In the first month of living on her own, Susan used 38 kl of water. TABLE 2 shows the
residential water tariffs including VAT. The tariffs shown has increased by 5,5% from
the previous year.
TABEL 2: NEW RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL WATER TARIFFS
Block Tariff summary (in kilolitres) Tariff (Rand per kilolitre)
Block 1 0-6 kl R6,65
Block 2 More than 6 - 20 kl R28,24
Block 3 More than 20 - 40 kl R31,79
Block 4 More than 40 - 60 kl R33,62
Block 5 More than 60 kl R35,92
[Adapted from www.kimberley.org.za)
Use TABLE 2 to answer the questions that follow.
1.2.1 Calculate the previous tariff for more than 60 kl, before the 5,5%
increase.
1.2.2 Determine the amount Susan will have to pay for 38 kl water used.