How Do You Calculate EMF in a Circuit with a Resistor?

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Homework Statement


The question itself doesn't make sense to me, it says to find emf but the answer box has V=
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problem is an attachment.


Homework Equations


I=e/(r+R)
Ir+IR=emf
P=VI


The Attempt at a Solution


If it wants voltage that's simple P=I^2R P=V^2/R V=54.8V if it wants emf I need some pointers ... Thanks for any help
 

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