Answer:
1) 15.6
2) 2.03
Explanation:
The power output of the electric toaster, P = 2,400 W
The voltage rating of the power outlet, V = 120 V
The number of hours the toaster is used during a month = 6.5 hours
1) Electrical energy, E = Electrical power, P × Time, t
The electrical energy dissipated by the toaster, 'E', is given as follows;
E = 2,400 W × 6.5 hrs = 15,600 Wh = 15.6 kWh
The electrical energy dissipated by the toaster, during the measured month in kWh, E = 15.6
2) Let 'C' represent the monthly cost of toaster and let 'B' represent the amount charged by the local power company, we have;
The charges for (electrical) power by the local power company, B = $0.13/kWh
The monthly cost of the toaster, C = E × B
∴ C = 15.6 kWh × $0.13/kWh = $2.028
By rounding off to 2 decimals, the monthly cost of the toaster (in $), C ≈ 2.03.