A geyser has a rating of 2 kW, 240 V. What is the cost of using it for 30 minutes if the cost of electricity is Rs. 3 per commercial units?
Rs. 3
Given: Power (P) = 2 kW and Voltage (V) = 240 V
Time = 30 min = 0.5 hours
We know that Electrical energy consumed = Power x Time
= 2 kW x 0.5 hours
= 1 kWh (or 1 commercial unit)
∴ Cost of electricity = Rs. 3 x 1 = Rs. 3