Calculate the amount of current used by the iron

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An Iron with a power rating of 1580 W is connected to an outlet with a voltage rating of 115 V. Calculate the amount of current used by the iron.

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You can use a Power equation for this problem:

P = Power = 1580 Watts

I = Current = ? Amps

V = Voltage = 115 Volts

P = IV

solve for current:

I = P/V

I = 1580 / 115

I = 13.74 Amps



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