A three-phase alternator is operating at 450 volts with the switchboard ammeter indicating 300 amps. The kw meter currently indicates 163.6 KW, with a power factor of 0.7. If the power factor increases to 0.8, the KW meter reading would increase by ___ A. 17.8 KW B. 23.2 KW C. 30.6 KW D. 37.8 KW

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