PHYSICS

JAMB 2022 - Question 40

Physics 2022 JAMB Past Questions - Question 40: What is the cost of running seven 40W lamps and five 80W lamps for 12 hours if the electrical energy cost 7.00kWk?

Choose the correct answers from the options given.
What is the cost of running seven 40W lamps and five 80W lamps for 12 hours if the electrical energy cost 7.00kWk?
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Correct Answer

D

Explanation

To calculate the cost of running the lamps, we can use the formula:

Cost = Power (in kW) × Time (in hours) × Cost per kWh

First, let's convert the power of the lamps from watts to kilowatts:
Seven 40W lamps = 7 × 40W = 280W = 0.28 kW
Five 80W lamps = 5 × 80W = 400W = 0.4 kW

Now, we can calculate the total power:
Total power = 0.28 kW + 0.4 kW = 0.68 kW

Next, we can calculate the total energy consumption:
Energy consumption = Total power × Time = 0.68 kW × 12 hours = 8.16 kWh

Finally, we can calculate the cost:
Cost = Energy consumption × Cost per kWh = 8.16 kWh × â‚¦7.00/kWh = ₦57.12

So, the cost of running seven 40W lamps and five 80W lamps for 12 hours at an electrical energy cost of ₦7.00/kWh is ₦57.12.

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