The Energy Efficiency Rating (EER) of an Air-Conditioning Unit Is

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The Energy Efficiency Rating (EER) of an air-conditioning unit is defined as the ratio of the heat removed in Btu/h divided by the energy used in watts. A window air conditioner is rated at 4,620 Btu. It uses 420 watts of power. What is this unit's EER?

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