Question

A microwave oven uses 1,200 watts. It runs a total of 6 hours during the corse of a week. How much energy does the microwave oven use during the week?? a 4.8 kilowatt-hours. b 5.0 kilowatt-hours. c 7.2 kilowatt-hours. d 6.5 kilowatt-hours.

Answer 1

Answer:

7.2 kilowatts

Explanation:

Energy= power x time

where:

power = 1,200watts to kilowatts is 1.2kw

time = 6hours

therefore,

energy = 1.2kw x 6hrs

=7.2 kilowatts