A computer monitor uses 2.0 A of current when it is plugged into a 120 V outlet. The monitor is never turned off. What is the yearly cost of operating the monitor if the cost of electricity is $0.12/kWh? [1 kWh = 3.6 x 106 J] (a) $14 (c) $98 (e) $250 (b) $21 (d) $170 (It's e but I don't understand the explanation)

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A computer monitor uses 2.0 A of current when it is plugged into a 120 V outlet. The
monitor is never turned off. What is the yearly cost of operating the monitor if the cost of electricity is
$0.12/kWh? [1 kWh = 3.6 x 106 J]
(a) $14 (c) $98 (e) $250
(b) $21 (d) $170 

(It's e but I don't understand the explanation)

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Compute monitar
I:2A
P= EV= 240W
V= 120V
2 Yo J
I hwh
$0.12
3Loosee .
365
= 252
he
day
kwh
{neryy
time in lyuar in seurds
Conversian
tome
Transcribed Image Text:22-2 Compute monitar I:2A P= EV= 240W V= 120V 2 Yo J I hwh $0.12 3Loosee . 365 = 252 he day kwh {neryy time in lyuar in seurds Conversian tome
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