The load duration curve for a system is shown in the figure

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The load duration curve for a system is shown in the figure below. The load factor will be ______

1. 0.38
2. 0.88
3. 0.83
4. 0.44

Correct Option: C

Actual energy consumed = (30 × 8 + 25 × 8 + 20 × 8) = 600 MWh

Load factor =	Average load		600/24	=	600	= 0.83
	Maximum demand		30		24 × 30