A color television set draws about 2.5 A when connected to a 120-V source. What is the cost (with electrical energy at 8 cents/kWh) of running the set for 8.0 hours?     Select one: a. 2.0 cents b. 40.18 cents c. 4.0 cents d. 19.20 cents

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A color television set draws about 2.5 A when connected to a 120-V source. What is the cost (with electrical energy at 8 cents/kWh) of running the set for 8.0 hours?

 

 

Select one:
a.

2.0 cents

b.

40.18 cents

c.

4.0 cents

d.

19.20 cents    

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