The LRT trolley system 10 miles ling is fed by two substations that generate 600 volts and 500  volts, respectively. The resistance of the trolley wire and the rail return is 0.3 ohm per mile. If the  car is located 4 miles from the 600-volt station draws 200 A from the line. How much is the current  supplied by each station?

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The LRT trolley system 10 miles ling is fed by two substations that generate 600 volts and 500 
volts, respectively. The resistance of the trolley wire and the rail return is 0.3 ohm per mile. If the 
car is located 4 miles from the 600-volt station draws 200 A from the line. How much is the current 
supplied by each station?

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