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1.In choosing a new machine, your boss wants you to be as cost-efficient as possible, but she also wants the best efficiency. Consider the following options.

Which is your best option?
Option 1: This $5,000 machine is supplied energy at a rate of 1,900 W and does useful work at a rate of 1,786 W.
Option 2: This $4,500 machine is supplied energy at a rate of 1,450 W and does useful work at a rate of 1,300 W.
Option 3: This $4,750 machine is supplied energy at a rate of 1950 W and does useful work at a rate of 1833 W.
Option 4: This $4,750 machine is supplied energy at a rate of 2,000 W and does useful work at a rate of 1,822 W.
O A. Option 1
OB Option 3
C. Option 4
D. Option 2

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Answer: 4,750 option 3

Explanation: 3

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Answer:

This $4,750 machine is supplied energy at a rate of 1950 W and does useful work at a rate of 1833 W. OPTION 3.

Step-by-step explanation:

it has the highest power output

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