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 Norm's 2013 and 2014 bill is $194.31 - $149.32 = $44.99.
So, the new bill is expected to be: 
2013 amount + $25.00 more than the difference between 2013 and 2014
= $149.32 + $25.00 + $44.99
= $219.31. 
Therefore, the answer is C.

Norm's Electric Bill for December 2013 Was $149