Electronic – Current that flows through a 400 watts flat iron connected to a 220 volt power line

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Problem: Find the current that flows through the filament of a 400 Watts flat iron connected to a 220 volt power line.

Attempt: The only formula I could think of that will connect voltage and current is P = I*V, which results to I = (400) / (220) = 1.82 A.

Sadly, the answer is 500 mA. The question is how? Any help would be appreciated.

Best Answer

I get 1.82 Amps (not V), so it seems that the 500 mA answer you were given is wrong.