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The efficiency of a gas furnace is calculated by dividing the heat output by the fuel input. This method allows you to express the efficiency as a percentage, indicating how effectively the furnace converts the energy stored in the gas into usable heat for the space being heated.

For example, if a furnace outputs 80,000 BTUs of heat while consuming 100,000 BTUs of gas, the efficiency would be calculated as 80,000 BTUs (output) divided by 100,000 BTUs (input), resulting in an efficiency of 80%. This value helps assess the performance and efficiency of the furnace in terms of how much of the energy content from the gas is effectively utilized for heating, which is crucial not only for energy consumption assessments but also for cost savings and environmental considerations.

The other options, while relevant to the heating system, do not directly provide a calculation of efficiency. Measuring the amount of gas consumed annually gives insight into energy use but does not quantify efficiency directly. Calculating the total runtime of the furnace might indicate operation periods but doesn’t relate directly to efficiency. Assessing the temperature difference of air entering and leaving the furnace can provide useful information about heat transfer, but again, it doesn't yield an efficiency percentage as clearly as