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A 1500 W heater runs 4 hours a day for 30 days. At P11.50 per kWh, what is the cost?

  1. P518
  2. P2,070
  3. P4,140
  4. P207

Answer

B. P2,070

Solution

Energy =Pt=1.5 kW×4 h×30=180 kWh. Cost =180×11.50=P2,070.

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