Two Heaters Are Plugged into the Same 120-V AC Outlet

question 71

Multiple Choice

Two heaters are plugged into the same 120-V AC outlet.If one heater is rated at 1100 W,then what can be the maximum rating of the second heater in order not to exceed the 20 A trip rating on the circuit?

• A)1100 W
• B)1300 W
• C)1200 W
• D)2400 W
• E)920 W

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Definitions:

Vertical Analysis

A method in financial analysis where each entry in a set of financial statements is listed as a percentage of another item, typically used for income statement and balance sheet analysis to show relative proportions.

Income Statement

A financial statement that shows a company's revenues and expenses over a specific period, resulting in net profit or loss.

Common-sized Balance Sheet

A balance sheet in which each line item is expressed as a percentage of total assets, facilitating comparison with other companies regardless of size.

Vertical Analysis

A method of financial statement analysis in which each line item is listed as a percentage of a base figure within the statement, allowing for easy comparison and analysis of different-sized companies.