Question 3.18: During a typical 24-hour period, you use the following appli...
During a typical 24-hour period, you use the following appliances for the specified lengths of time:
air conditioner: 15 hours
blow dryer: 10 minutes
clock: 24 hours
clothes dryer: 1 hour
dishwasher: 45 minutes
microwave oven: 15 minutes
refrigerator: 12 hours
television: 2 hours
water heater: 8 hours
Determine the total kilowatt-hours and the electric bill for the time period. The rate is 11 cents per kilowatt-hour.
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