To calculate: Number of times the amount of energy used from fossil fuels is greater than the amount used from all other energy sources.
Answer to Problem 8.8APP
The amount of energy used from fossil fuels is greater than the amount used from all other energy sources
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Amount of energy used in the U.S. that comes from fossil fuels =
Calculation:
Amount of other energy source =
Number of times the amount of energy used from fossil fuels is greater than the amount used from all other energy sources is calculated as:
Conclusion:
The amount of energy used from fossil fuels is greater than the amount used from all other energy sources
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