| Day | Convergence reading (mm) |
| 0 | 0 |
| 5 | 4.7 |
| 10 | 11.3 |
| 16 | 19.6 |
| 22 | 28.8 |
| 30 | 34.8 |
An electricity utility company charges ₹7 per kWh. If a 40-watt desk light is left on for 10 hours each night for 180 days, what would be the cost of energy consumption? If the desk light is on for 2 more hours each night for the 180 days, what would be the percentage-increase in the cost of energy consumption?