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Calculate the power rating of a home appliance (in kilowatts) that uses 8 amps of current when plugged into a 120-volt outlet.

Calculate the power rating of a home appliance (in kilowatts) that uses 8 amps of current when plugged into a 120-volt outlet.
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Calculate the power rating of a home appliance (in kilowatts) that uses 8 amps of current when

plugged into a 120-volt outlet.

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Power = (voltage) x (current)

Power = (120) x (8) = 960 watts = 0.960 kilowatt
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