Question: If a diesel engine generator has the efficiency of 35 %, a). find how much fuel needs for producing 200 kWh electricity; b) compare

If a diesel engine generator has the efficiency of 35 %, a).  

If a diesel engine generator has the efficiency of 35 %, a). find how much fuel needs for producing 200 kWh electricity; b) compare the costs of the consumed diesel fuel to the cost of 200 kWh electricity ( based on the average of UK market). Diesel fuel's energy density is 42 MJ/kg.

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