Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is False ?

• A) Improving standards of living have been repeatedly demonstrated to require increased energy consumption.
• B) An average house built today requires only half the energy used by a new home in 1974.
• C) For an average home, standby appliances consume up to 25% of the electricity used in a month.
• D) Most potential heat from fuel is lost as waste heat.

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Maximizing Profits

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Price Levels

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Sales

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Status Quo

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