How many U-235 atoms consumed in a 700 MW reactor in one day?

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Homework Statement


WHen an atom of U235 undergoes fission in a statement reactor about 200MeV energy is liberated. suppose that a reactor using U235 has an output of 700MW and 20% efficient:
a) how many atoms does it consume in one day?
b) what mass of uranium does it consume daily?

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For starts, what units to have, and what units do you need to solve for? What is an MeV? What are MWs?