A generating plant has a maximum capacity of 100 kW and costs Rs 2,000,000.The annual fixed charges are 12% consisting of 6% interest, 4% depreciation and 2% taxes. Find the fixed charges per kWh if the load factor is (i) .100% and (ii) 40%

A generating plant has a maximum capacity of 100 kW and costs Rs 2,000,000.The annual fixed charges are 12% consisting of 6% interest, 4% depreciation and 2% taxes. Find the fixed charges per kWh if the load factor is (i) .100% and (ii) 40%

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