If five No. 10 AWG current-carrying conductors are installed in a raceway where the ambient temperature is 70°F, the allowable ampacity must be ____

a. increased by 15%
b. increased by 20%
c. reduced to 80% of its value
d. reduced to 60% of its value


c. reduced to 80% of its value

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