How to Calculate Power and Energy Usage for a TV and Clothes Dryer

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To calculate the energy cost and power rating for a TV and clothes dryer, one must complete a table that includes various parameters. The key formulas involve work, power, and the yearly running cost based on energy ratings and electricity costs. The main challenge discussed is estimating the hours of use per week, which is necessary for completing the calculations. The user is struggling to derive the correct estimate of hours based on the EnerGuide energy rating and the power, which remains unknown. Clarification on how to approach this estimation is sought to finalize the calculations.
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Homework Statement


"Complete the weekly energy cost and power rating of a TV and clothes dryer by completing the table that follows."

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Homework Equations


work = force / distance
power = work / time

Y = E * c
-Y is the yearly running cost
-E in the EnerGuide energy rating per year
-c is the cost of electricity per kW/h


The Attempt at a Solution


Ive done the first 4 columns of the chart and I know how to solve the last one (By using the p = w * t equation) Problem is...I have no idea how to calculate the "estimate of hours of use per week." I've been multiplying and dividing the number of hours per week by about anything I can think of but I am not coming up with the correct answer. If anyone can point me in a direction as to what I need to be calculating the help would be greatly appreciated!

P.S This table was the answer given to us for the example question. The last 2 columns are unfinished on my personal table
 

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I can't do that because I don't know the power yet. Like I stated The last 2 columns on my chart are empty and i can't calculate power without the time first.
 
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