A resistance of 30 ohms and an inductive reactance of 60 ohms are in series across 120 volts, 60 cycles source. Find the power factor in percent of the circuit?

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A resistance of 30 ohms and an inductive reactance of 60 ohms are in series across 120 volts,
60 cycles source. Find the power factor in percent of the circuit?
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