Question

The following data are the typical daily high temperature in Palm Desert (in degrees Fahrenheit) for each month of the year and the amount paid on the electric bill for a family of four living in Palm Desert.

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Avg Temp (F)	72	75	81	88	96	103	107	107	102	92	80	71
Amt. Pd. ($)	158	136	148	213	229	290	415	284	406	293	216	134

If the typical daily high temperature for all days in a certain month is 85 degrees Fahrenheit, what would this family of four expect to pay on their electric bill?

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