Question 1

The hospital spends an average of $7,009 per week on electricity.

To find the weekly electricity expenditure, the total annual cost of $364,468 is divided by 52 weeks, resulting in approximately $7,009.

A) $7,090

This option is incorrect because it suggests a weekly expenditure that is higher than the calculated average. Dividing $364,468 by 52 does not yield this figure.

B) $7,009

This option is correct as it accurately represents the weekly expenditure on electricity. The calculation of $364,468 divided by 52 weeks results in exactly $7,009, confirming its validity.

C) $709

This option is incorrect as it underestimates the weekly spending significantly. The total annual cost divided by 52 should yield a number much higher than $709.

D) $79

This option is also incorrect because it vastly underrepresents the weekly electricity costs. The calculation shows that the actual cost is much greater than $79.

Conclusion

The correct answer is $7,009, as it accurately reflects the hospital's average weekly spending on electricity based on the provided annual total. All other options either overestimate or underestimate this figure, making them incorrect in the context of the question.