The power ratings of several motors are listed in the table below:

\begin{tabular}{|l|c|}
\hline
\multicolumn{1}{|c|}{Motor} & Power (W) \\
\hline
Brand [tex]$X$[/tex] & 7,460 \\
\hline
Brand [tex]$Y$[/tex] & 7,650 \\
\hline
Brand [tex]$Z$[/tex] & 7,580 \\
\hline
\end{tabular}

An advertising agency writes marketing material for a new motor (Brand W) that has a power rating of 7,640 W. Which statement comparing the motors can they truthfully use?

A. Brand W motor can finish any job faster than Brand Y motor can.

B. There's not a more powerful motor available.

C. Brand W motor does more work each second than Brand X or Brand Z.

D. Every second, Brand W motor does [tex]$7,640 N$[/tex] of your toughest work.



Answer :

Let's evaluate each statement one by one, based on the power ratings given:

1. Brand W motor can finish any job faster than Brand Y motor can.

- Comparison: Brand W motor has a power rating of 7,640 W, whereas Brand Y motor has a higher power rating of 7,650 W.
- Conclusion: Since Brand Y motor is more powerful, Brand W motor cannot finish any job faster than Brand Y motor.
- Truthfulness: This statement is False.

2. There's not a more powerful motor available.

- Comparison: Among the motors listed, Brand Y motor has the highest power rating of 7,650 W, which is more than the power rating of Brand W motor (7,640 W).
- Conclusion: There is a more powerful motor available than Brand W (Brand Y).
- Truthfulness: This statement is False.

3. Brand W motor does more work each second than Brand X or Brand Z.

- Comparison: Brand W motor has a power rating of 7,640 W, which is higher than both Brand X motor's 7,460 W and Brand Z motor's 7,580 W.
- Conclusion: Brand W motor does indeed do more work each second compared to Brand X and Brand Z.
- Truthfulness: This statement is True.

4. Every second, Brand W motor does [tex]$7,640 N$[/tex] of your toughest work.

- Interpretation: Power is measured in Watts (W), which is equivalent to Newton-meters per second (Nm/s). Thus, 7,640 W means the motor does 7,640 Newton-meters of work per second.
- Conclusion: Hence, stating that Brand W motor does 7,640 Newtons of work every second is accurate.
- Truthfulness: This statement is True.

In summary, the advertising agency can truthfully use the following statements:

- Brand W motor does more work each second than Brand X or Brand Z.
- Every second, Brand W motor does [tex]$7,640 N$[/tex] of your toughest work.