An electric kettle is rated 2.5 kW, 250 V’. Find the cost of running the kettle for two hours at ₹ 5.40 per unit
An electric kettle is rated 2.5 kW, 250 V’. Find the cost of running the kettle for two hours at ₹ 5.40 per unit

We know that,

kettle power, P = 2.5 kW

Potential difference V = 250 V

t = 2 h

since, Energy, E = P × t

E = 2.5 × 2

E = 5 kWh

Cost per unit of energy = ₹ 5.40

Cost for 5 kWh of energy = 5.40 × 5 = ₹ 27