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An electric iron is rated 20 V, 500 W. How many units of electricity does it use in 24 hours?

Correct answer B. 12

Explanation

One unit is one kilowatt-hour, so the energy used is 0.5 kW × 24 h = 12 kWh, which is 12 units regardless of the voltage rating.

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