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As part of the uSwitch campaign for household bills to be made simpler, clearer and easier to understand, we asked the Edexcel exam board to assess how complicated Britain's energy bills really are.

Edexcel told us that people would need at least a higher grade GCSE or O' level in maths to be able to calculate an energy bill. However last year, only 55% of GCSE maths students managed to achieve this grade.

Based on the current pass rate, it seems that nearly half the population could be struggling to understand their energy bills.

Take the energy bill challenge

We've set up an energy bill challenge to see how many of you can accurately calculate an energy bill. Take the challenge today and find out if you make the grade!

Take the energy bill challenge
 

Find out how we worked out the answers to the energy bill challenge.

Don't understand your bill?

If you find yourself staring blankly at your bill, then check our guide on how to read your energy bills. We'll show you where to find everything you need and if you struggle with any of the complex terms, you can refer to our energy bill glossary for a full explanation.

And now that you know your way around your energy bill, why not compare gas and electricity prices online and see if you could save up to £425 simply by switching.

You shouldn't need to be an 'A' grade student to be able to understand your energy bills.
Ann Robinson - Director of Consumer Policy at uSwitch.com

Sign our petition

We're taking a stand against confusing energy bills, so if you want to join us, please sign our petition to number 10 Downing Street today and help us raise awareness of our campaign for simpler, clearer and easier energy bills.

Sign our online petition  
 

Join us on Facebook

We've taken the campaign to Facebook - so come and join our group and keep up to date with what's happening. 

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