The diagram shows the circuit for a hair-dryer. The fan motor has a power rating of 0.10 kW and the heaters each have a rating of 0.40 kW. The cost of electricity is 8.0 cents/kWh. What is the cost of running the hair-dryer for two hours with switches P and Q closed and switch R open?

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D: 8.0 cents
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