Thank you for your help. I also thought that maybe the textbook messed up, but the method of 1000(1.2) still seems plausible if you think about it...
Really appreciate it! I'm going to wait for a few more answers just to confirm...
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Homework Statement
Okay, so the question in my textbook is:
"A car engine needs 1000W to start it. The starter motor supplies this power. The starter motor is 80% efficient and it runs off a 12V battery.
a)...