In a balanced three-phase system, the conductors need be only about _____ the size of conductors for a single-phase, two-wire system of the same kilovolt-ampere (kVA) rating.

A. 25 percent
B. 30 percent
C. 50 percent
D. 75 percent


Answer: D

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