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Two generators A and B each having 4% speed regulation rated at 200 MW and 400 MW respectively are operating in parallel. When the total load is 300 MW, the loads shared by generators A and B would be respectively___.

A

125 MW and 175 MW

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B

100 MW and 200 MW

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140 MW and 160 MW

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150 MW and 150 MW

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The correct option is B 100 MW and 200 MW
100 MW and 200 MW

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