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Electricity-Usage-Calculator

Electricity Usage Calculator This C++ program offers a comprehensive and user-friendly way to estimate your electricity usage and cost for various timeframes.

Features:

Detailed Usage Estimates:

Calculates current used units based on meter readings. Extrapolates current usage to estimate units used for a 30-day period. Provides both current used units and estimated monthly units.

Cost Breakdowns:

Calculates the cost for various timeframes: daily, weekly, bi-monthly, and monthly. Presents clear breakdowns of estimated costs for different periods.

User-Friendly Interface:

Guides users with clear prompts for inputting meter readings, unit price, and usage period. Presents results in a well-formatted and easy-to-understand manner.

Benefits

Gain valuable insights into your electricity consumption patterns across different timeframes. Estimate and manage your electricity expenses more effectively. Identify potential areas for conservation by analyzing usage patterns.

How to Use:

Clone or Download the Repository:

Use git clone https://github.com/Aounbaloch/electricity-usage-calculator.git to clone the repository. Alternatively, download the ZIP file from the repository homepage.

Compile the Code:

Ensure you have a C++ compiler installed (e.g., GCC, Clang). Navigate to the project directory in your terminal. Compile the code using a command like g++ electricity_usage_calculator.cpp -o electricity_calculator (replace with your compiler command).

Run the Program:

Execute the compiled program using ./electricity_calculator (or the appropriate command for your system).

Follow the Prompts:

The program will guide you through entering your previous and current meter readings, unit price, and the number of days covered by the current reading.

View the Results:

The program will display the calculated values for current used units and estimated monthly units alongside their corresponding costs for daily, weekly, bi-monthly, and monthly timeframes.