1.2 The monthly sewage charge for a home consists of two parts: A disposal charge based on water consumption. This charge is a block tariff which is determined from a table. 70% of the water used in the month gives the volume of sewage. A fixed charge that is determined as follows: Fixed charge = 0,1842c x (municipal value of home - R80 000) ÷ 12. Tariff block 1 2 3 4 Consumption (in kl) From 0-8 Above 8-16 Above 16-30 > 30 Tariff/ Id (in Rand) Including 15% VAT 0,00 2,30 4,42 5,00 (3) (6) 1.2.1 Calculate the volume (in liters) of sewage if a home uses 25 kl of water. 1.2.2 Calculate the cost of disposal charge for the month. 1.2.3 Calculate the fixed charge if the home is valued at R250 000. Give your answer to the nearest Rands. 1.2.4 Calculate the total sewage costs for the family in a month. (2) 1.2.5 If the value of the house is R80 000, 00, no fixed charge will be added to the monthly bill. Do you agree with the statement/? Justify using calculations. (3) A
