If a Power Plant Is 30 Percent Efficient, and the Transmission

question 47

Multiple Choice

If a power plant is 30 percent efficient, and the transmission system that delivers power to consumers is 60 percent efficient, then the overall efficiency is

• A)90 percent.
• B)60 percent.
• C)30 percent.
• D)18 percent.
• E)none of the above

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Definitions:

Current Expenditures

Spending by the government or an organization on short-term items that are consumed within the fiscal year, such as wages, utilities, and supplies.

Future Generations

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Inflation Rate

The percentage increase in the price level of goods and services over a period of time, typically measured on an annual basis.

Real GDP Growth Rate

The Real GDP Growth Rate measures the annual percentage increase in the value of all goods and services produced by an economy, adjusted for inflation.