CalculationsQuestion 6 of 110
A single household range is rated 16 kW. Using the 5% increase per kW over 12 kW rule on the 8-kW base, what is the demand load?
a.8,000 VA
b.9,600 VA
c.16,000 VA
d.10,400 VA
Explanation
16 kW is 4 kW over 12 kW, so add 5% x 4 = 20% to the 8-kW base: 8,000 x 1.20 = 9,600 VA.
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