A 240-V rms 60-Hz supply serves a load that is 10 kW (resistive), 15 kVAR (capacitive), and 22 kVAR (inductive). What is the current drawn from the supply in amperes? And what is the required capacitor rating in microfarads required to improve the power factor to 0.96 ?

A 240-V rms 60-Hz supply serves a load that is 10 kW (resistive), 15 kVAR (capacitive), and 22 kVAR (inductive). What is the current drawn from the supply in amperes? And what is the required capacitor rating in microfarads required to improve the power factor to 0.96 ?

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