8. A factory has a maximum demand of 500 kW, the load factor being 60% during working hours. The following two tariffs are available : (i) Rs 8 per kw of maximum demand plus 3 paise per kWh. (ii) a flat rate of Re 0-1/kWh. Determine the working hours per week above which tariff (i) will be cheaper. [44 hours/week]
8. A factory has a maximum demand of 500 kW, the load factor being 60% during working hours. The following two tariffs are available : (i) Rs 8 per kw of maximum demand plus 3 paise per kWh. (ii) a flat rate of Re 0-1/kWh. Determine the working hours per week above which tariff (i) will be cheaper. [44 hours/week]
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![8. A factory has a maximum demand of 500 kW, the load factor being 60% during working hours. The
following two tariffs are available :
(i) Rs 8 per kW of maximum demand plus 3 paise per kWh.
(ii) a flat rate of Re 0-1/kWh.
Determine the working hours per week above which tariff (i) will be cheaper.
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Transcribed Image Text:8. A factory has a maximum demand of 500 kW, the load factor being 60% during working hours. The
following two tariffs are available :
(i) Rs 8 per kW of maximum demand plus 3 paise per kWh.
(ii) a flat rate of Re 0-1/kWh.
Determine the working hours per week above which tariff (i) will be cheaper.
[44 hours/week]
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