What is the power output of the heat engine?

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Homework Statement


The hot reservoir of a heat engine is steam at 100^ C while the cold reservoir is ice at 0 C. In 1.3 hr of operation, 11 kg of steam condenses and 52 kg of ice melts.


Homework Equations


I think power output is W=Qin-Qout


The Attempt at a Solution


I believe the equation i provided is the correct one for power output but i don't know how to find Qin or Qout from the information given. So any help would be appreciated.
 
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Look up latent heats. They tell you how much heat is required to melt/freeze or condense/evaporate a substance.