Customers of a utility company received notices in their monthly bills that heating costs for the average customer had increased 125% over last year because of an unusually severe winter. In January of last year, the Garcia's paid $120 for heating. What should they expect to pay this January if their bill increased by 125%?

$270

Step-by-step explanation:

Cost of heating last year = $120

The amount that they will expect to pay this January if their bill increased by 125% will be the addition of $120 and 125% of $120. This can be mathematically expressed as:

= $120 + (125% × $120)

= $120 + (1.25 × $120)

= $120 + $150

= $270

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