How much current is drawn by a 1500 W appliance operating at 120V?
A) 2
B) 8
C) 12
D) 15
E) 24 amps

Name: How much current is drawn by a 1500 W appliance operating at 120V? A) 2 B) 8 C) 12 D) 15 E) 24 amps
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We can use the formula: 
Power = Current x Voltage (P = IV)

Rearranging this formula, we get: 
Current = Power / Voltage (I = P/V)

Plugging in the given values: 
Current = 1500 W / 120 V = 12.5 amps

Therefore, the answer is C) 12 amps.

How Much Current Is Drawn by a 1500 W Appliance