Norm's electric bill for December 2013 was $149.32. In 2014 the electric bill was $194.31. Next year Norm expects the bill to be the 2013 amount plus $25.00 more than the difference between 2013 and 2014. What is the new bill expected to be?

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The difference between the 2013 and 2014 bills is $194.31 - $149.32 = $44.99. Adding $25.00 to this difference gives $44.99 + $25.00 = $69.99. Adding this to the 2013 bill gives $149.32 + $69.99 = $219.31.

Norm's Electric Bill for December 2013 Was $149