SOLUTION: A power utility generates 2000 mega watts of power and sends it to over transmissions lines. About 140 mega watts of power is lost on the way. what percentage of the generated powe

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Question 250764: A power utility generates 2000 mega watts of power and sends it to over transmissions lines. About 140 mega watts of power is lost on the way. what percentage of the generated power reaches its destination?
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
140/2,000=.07 OR 7% IS LOST.
THEREFORE 93% REACHES IT'S DESTINATION.