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Science Bowl Question

📅 NSB Round Robin 2012🎓 HS🔄 Round 7#️⃣ Question 5🌟 BONUS📝 Multiple Choice

A motor consumes 21 kilowatts at 90% efficiency. Which of the following is closest to the difference in operating costs over 20 years for this motor versus a 95% efficient motor, assuming that the motors are running constantly and that electricity costs $0.10 per kilowatt-hour.

W) $5,000
X) $20,000
Y) $27,000
Z) $30,000
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