Homework Help: Math

Posted by Sam on Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 6:06pm.

How many liters of oil are required to supply the electrical energy needs of an average home for a month?

Energy released by burning 1 liter of oil= 1.2 x 10(7th power)
Electrical energy used in an average home daily 5 X 10 (7th power)

I got 125 liters. Is that correct?

Math - Reiny, Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 7:28pm
yes, correct using 30 days per month
Math - Sam, Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 7:32pm
Thanks!

Answer this Question

Related Questions

physics - Dependence on imported oil is the largest crisis. The United States ...
physics - Information: 1. According to the information on the EERE posting, 22% ...
chemistry - A crude oil burned in electrical generating plant contains about 1.2...
chemistry - A crude oil burned in electrical generating plant contains about 1.2...
chemistry - A crude oil burned in electrical generating plant contains about 1.2...
physics - A satellite circling the earth has an average power consumption of 370...
chemistry - A crude oil burned in electrical generating plants contains about 1...
chemistry - A crude oil burned in electrical generating plants contains about 1....
Science - Which of these energy changes takes place in a solar cell? A.Heat ...
Macroeconomics - (Supply and Demand) How do you think each of the following ...

For Further Reading

First Name:
School Subject:
Answer: