Microsoft 365 FundamentalsDescribe Microsoft 365 pricing and supportHard
A Microsoft 365 administrator is evaluating the cost implications of moving from on-premises Exchange to Exchange Online. They estimate 200 users will require a license that includes Exchange Online Plan 1. The annual cost for Exchange Online Plan 1 is $4.00 per user per month. What is the total annual cost for these licenses?
- A$9,600.00
- B$800.00
- C$4,800.00
- D$96,000.00
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. $9,600.00
The total annual cost is calculated by multiplying the per-user per-month cost by the number of users and then by 12 months. So, 200 users * $4.00/user/month * 12 months = $9,600.00.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. This is only the cost for 200 users for one month (200 * $4).
- C. This is the cost for 100 users for one year (100 * $4 * 12) or 200 users for 6 months (200 * $4 * 6).
- D. This is an overestimation, possibly multiplying by 100 or 1000 instead of 12 months.
Microsoft 365 Cost Calculation
Determining the total expenditure for Microsoft 365 licenses based on per-user costs and subscription duration.
- Costs are typically quoted per user per month.
- Annual costs require multiplying monthly rates by 12.
- Total cost is (users * monthly rate * 12) for annual figures.
Memory trick: Users times rate times months equals your yearly bill.