(c) Two factories A and B consume energy (kWh) as shown in the table below. They have the same maximum demand (kW). Howe
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(c) Two factories A and B consume energy (kWh) as shown in the table below. They have the same maximum demand (kW). However, the power factor is different as given in the table below. The Demand charge is 20 Bz/kWh (1000 BZ = 1 OMR). Factory Power Power consumption (kWh/day) Time of operation per day factor A 320 8 hours 0.95 B 320 8 hours 0.55 (i) (ii) Calculate the electricity bill for each of the companies per month. [2 marks] Calculate the current consumption for each company if the voltage is 240 V single-phase. [5 marks] Explain the required modification for both companies for better operation. [4 marks]