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A geyser is rated '1500 W, 250 V'. This geyser is connected to 250 V mains. Calculate :
the cost of energy consumed at ₹ 4.20 per kWh for 50 hours.

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To solve the problem, we need to calculate the cost of energy consumed by the geyser over a period of 50 hours. Here are the steps to find the solution: ### Step 1: Identify the power rating of the geyser The geyser is rated at 1500 W (watts). ### Step 2: Convert power from watts to kilowatts Since energy consumption is typically measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh), we need to convert the power from watts to kilowatts: \[ ...
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