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15 July, 13:45

A 100 watt incandescent light bulb is operated for 7 hours, and a 32 watt fluorescent light bulb is operated for the same period of time. At 8 cents per kWh, what is the cost savings in using the fluorescent bulb?

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  1. 15 July, 14:36
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    Cost savings in using the fluorescent bulb is 3.81 cents

    Explanation:

    A 100 watt incandescent light bulb is operated for 7 hours.

    Energy used by 100 watt incandescent light bulb = Power x Time

    Energy used by 100 watt incandescent light bulb = 100 x 7 = 700 Wh

    Energy used by 100 watt incandescent light bulb = 0.7 kWh

    A 32 watt fluorescent light bulb is operated for 7 hours.

    Energy used by 32 watt fluorescent light bulb = Power x Time

    Energy used by 32 watt fluorescent light bulb = 32 x 7 = 224 Wh

    Energy used by 32 watt fluorescent light bulb = 0.224 kWh

    Cost of electricity per kWh = 8 cents

    Cost of electricity by 100 watt incandescent light bulb = 0.7 x 8 = 5.6 cents

    Cost of electricity by 32 watt fluorescent light bulb = 0.224 x 8 = 1.792 cents

    Difference in costs = 5.6 - 1.792 = 3.808 cents

    Cost savings in using the fluorescent bulb is 3.81 cents
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