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Each voltage has a range and devices rated in that range will all work . The 110 to 120 volts is one range of voltages. The 220 to 240 is another range of voltages. The reason there is a range of voltages is to help the utility company out. They are mandated to keep the voltages within a + or - 5% range of a set voltage. Because there are loads coming on line and loads dropping off line the voltage fluctuates. Using a base voltage of 115 and 230 volts means that the voltage can rise by 115 +5% = 121 volts and drop by 115 - 5% = 109 volts. In the 230 volt range the voltage can rise by 230 + 5% = 241 and drop by 230 - 5% = 219 volts. As you see they are still in the usable voltage ranges.

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