A particular extension cord can support up to 8 amps. Mo has an iron whose label states 1,200 watts and wonders if the iron can be plugged into the extension cord. If watts are converted to amps by dividing by 120, how many amps does the iron use? 1 amp 10 amps 100 amps 120 amps

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A particular extension cord can support up to 8 amps. Mo has an iron whose label states 1,200 watts and wonders if the
iron can be plugged into the extension cord. If watts are converted to amps by dividing by 120, how many amps does the
iron use?
1 amp
10 amps
100 amps
120 amps
Transcribed Image Text:A particular extension cord can support up to 8 amps. Mo has an iron whose label states 1,200 watts and wonders if the iron can be plugged into the extension cord. If watts are converted to amps by dividing by 120, how many amps does the iron use? 1 amp 10 amps 100 amps 120 amps
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