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How many pennies does it cost to use your 956-W microwave for 36 minutes every day for a week if your electric company charges 9 cents per kWh?

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0.956kW X 0.6 hours
= 0.5736 kWh a day

0.5736kWh X 7
= 4.0152 kWh a week

4.0152 X $0.09
=$ 0.36
= 36 cents
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