SOLUTION: Phil can lower his heating bill by 5% if he sets his thermostat one degree lower than it's current setting. If his average monthly bill is $82, how much would he save each month b

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Question 1084084: Phil can lower his heating bill by 5% if he sets his thermostat one degree lower than it's current setting. If his average monthly bill is $82, how much would he save each month by lowering the thermostat one degree?
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Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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+82+-+.05%2A82+
+82%2A%28+1+-+.05+%29+
+.95%2A82+=+77.9+
+82+-+77.9+=+4.1+
He will save $4.10 / month by seting
it 1 degree lower