A microwave has a power requirement of 1,264 W. A frozen dinner required 4.2 mins to heat on full power. How much electrical energy in kWh is used? If the cost of electricity is 11 cents per kWh how much does it cost to heat the dinner?

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A microwave has a power requirement of 1,264 W. A frozen dinner required 4.2 mins to heat on full power. How much electrical energy in kWh is used? If the cost of electricity is 11 cents per kWh how much does it cost to heat the dinner?
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