SOLUTION: you plug a microwave own into a 20-ampere (amp) electrical circuit. The microwave uses as much as 12.5 amp. How many amps are available on this circuit for other appliances?

Question 1126815: you plug a microwave own into a 20-ampere (amp) electrical circuit. The microwave uses as much as 12.5 amp. How many amps are available on this circuit for other appliances?
Found 2 solutions by MathLover1, ikleyn:
Answer by MathLover1(20855) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

if you do not take in account your light fixtures as well
if you take in account your light fixtures, it will be available few amp less
Answer by ikleyn(53763) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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you plug a microwave OWEN into a 20-ampere (amp) electrical circuit.
The microwave uses as much as 12.5 amp. How many amps are available on this circuit for other appliances?
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