Question

a utility company says that the cost of operating a hair dryer is \\(\frac{1}{6}\\)¢ per minute. find the cost of operating the hair dryer for 24 minutes. the cost of operating the hair dryer is \\(square\\)¢. (type a whole number or a simplified fraction.)

Explanation:

Step1: Set up cost formula

$\text{Total Cost} = \text{Rate per minute} \times \text{Minutes used}$

Step2: Substitute given values

$\text{Total Cost} = \frac{1}{6} \times 24$

Step3: Calculate the product

$\text{Total Cost} = \frac{24}{6} = 4$

Answer:

4¢