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Using 1 refrigeration ton = 12,000 Btu/h, how many tons of cooling correspond to a scheduled capacity of 180,000 Btu/h?

Correct Answer

D) 15 tons

180,000 Btu/h ÷ 12,000 Btu/h per refrigeration ton = 15 tons of cooling. This is a heat-removal rate, not equipment weight or a complete sizing calculation.

Answer Options
A
12 tons
B
18 tons
C
20 tons
D
15 tons

Why This Is the Correct Answer

180,000 Btu/h ÷ 12,000 Btu/h per refrigeration ton = 15 tons of cooling. This is a heat-removal rate, not equipment weight or a complete sizing calculation.

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