Last year, wind turbines along a hilly ridge had an average output of 600 kilowatt hours per year. The turbines were upgraded, and now their average annual output is 73% more. What is the new average yearly output?____ kilowatt hours
Q. Last year, wind turbines along a hilly ridge had an average output of 600 kilowatt hours per year. The turbines were upgraded, and now their average annual output is 73% more. What is the new average yearly output?____ kilowatt hours
Calculate increase: Calculate the increase in output due to the 73% rise.Calculation: 600 kilowatt hours ×0.73=438 kilowatt hours increase.
Add to original output: Add the increase to the original average output to find the new average output.Calculation: 600 kilowatt hours +438 kilowatt hours =1038 kilowatt hours.
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