Elizabeth has been asked to design a pool umbrella that can withstand wind speeds of up to 30 miles per hour. Now that she understands the problem, which of the following describes her next step? A. She can test and evaluate the problem.
B. She can begin to assemble a team.
C. She is ready to design a prototype.
D. She will need to research the problem even more.

An external consultant recommends that a plant installs a bank of capacitors for power factor correction. this will reduce the peak electrical demand charges by an average of 93 kw every month. the plant current pays $13 per kw in peak demand charges. the capacitor bank will include 223 kw of fixed capacitors, and 183 of variable capacitors. the fixed capacitors cost $59 per kw, and the variable capacitors will cost $65 per kw. the consultant charges 21% of the equipment costs to install the capacitors. because this project will reduce the demand for the electric utility, they are prepared to provide a one-time rebate of $42 per kw of reduced demand. what is the simple payback period for this project (in years)?