Calculating with P=W/t

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Background

Power is defined by the following equation:

Power = (Work)(Time) or P=W/t
watts = (joules)/(seconds)

Textbook Discussion: Section 7.5, page 218. See Also: Example IV, page 219 and P.O. 7.1, page 244.

Problem

What is the kilocalorie equivalent of a metabolic rate of 80.5 watts over 4.10 minutes? Given: 4.18 J/cal