Which contributes more to the cost of your electric bill each month, a 1500-Watt hair dryer or a 600-Watt microwave oven?

a) hair dryer
b) microwave oven
c) both contribute equally
d) depends upon what you cook in the oven
e) depends upon how long each one is on


Ans: e) depends upon how long each one is on

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