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The discussion focuses on calculating the cost of operating a 2.6 kW toaster for one month, specifically for heating four slices of bread for 4 minutes daily. The energy cost is set at 11 cents per kWh. Participants emphasize the importance of unit conversion, particularly converting minutes to hours, and suggest verifying the formula used for calculating work done. The correct approach involves determining the total energy consumed over the month and multiplying by the energy cost.

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A 2.6−kW toaster takes roughly 4 minutes to heat four slices of bread. Find the cost of operating the toaster once per day for 1 month (30 days). Assume energy costs 11 cents/kWh.

so we can find work done by integrating..thts all i knoe..and then we multiply by 30 and by 11..seem rite..??..the thing is I am not gettin the rite answer..
 
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pinkyjoshi65 said:
A 2.6−kW toaster takes roughly 4 minutes to heat four slices of bread. Find the cost of operating the toaster once per day for 1 month (30 days). Assume energy costs 11 cents/kWh.

so we can find work done by integrating..thts all i knoe..and then we multiply by 30 and by 11..seem rite..??..the thing is I am not gettin the rite answer..
make sure your units are correct...are you converting minutes to hours? What formula are you using for work?
 

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