The incremental cost curves of two generators (Gen A and Gen B) in a plant supplying a common load are shown in the figure. If the incremental cost of supplying the common load is Rs. 7400 per MWh, then the common load in MW is ________ (rounded off to the nearest integer).

Two generators have cost functions $F_1$ and $F_2$. Their incremental-cost characteristics are
$$ \frac{d F_1}{d P_1}=40+0.2 P_1 \text { and } \frac{d F_2}{d P_2}=32+0.4 P_2 $$
They need to deliver a combined load of 260 MW . Ignoring the network losses, for economic operation, the generations $P_1$ and $P_2$ (in MW) are
The fuel cost of generators $${G_1}$$ and $${G_2}$$ are: $${C_1}\left( {{P_{G1}}} \right) = 10,000\,\,Rs/MWhr$$ and $${C_2}\left( {{P_{G2}}} \right) = 12,500\,\,Rs/MWhr$$ and the loss in the line is $$\,{P_{loss(pu)}} = 0.5\,\,P_{G1\left( {pu} \right),}^2\,\,\,\,$$ where the loss coefficient is specified in pu on a $$100$$ $$MVA$$ base. The most economic power generation schedule in $$MW$$ is
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