A utility company charges 8.2 cents/kWh. If a consumer operates a 60-W light bulb continuously for one day, how much is the consumer charged?

What will be an ideal response?


W = pt = 60 x24 Wh = 0.96 kWh = 1.44 kWh

C = 8.2 centsx0.96 = 11.808 cents

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