Question 6033 of 223 · California Water Treatment Operator Exam

A 40 hp motor runs 24 hours at an electricity cost of $0.12 per kWh. What is the approximate daily cost? (1 hp = 0.746 kW)

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Correct answer to question 6033

  • A: $85.94

Explanation

Cost = 40 hp x 0.746 kW/hp x 24 hr x $0.12 = $85.94. Leaving out 0.746 gives $115.20.

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