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To determine the total connected load in volt-amperes (VA) for the given receptacle outlets, you start by calculating the load for one duplex receptacle. Each outlet is rated at 15 amperes and operates at 125 volts. The formula for calculating the load in VA is:

Load (VA) = Voltage (V) × Current (A)

For a single duplex receptacle, the calculation would be:

Load per receptacle = 125 volts × 15 amperes = 1,875 VA

Since there are 200 of these receptacles, you now find the total connected load by multiplying the load of one receptacle by the total number of receptacles:

Total Load = Load per receptacle × Number of receptacles

Total Load = 1,875 VA × 200 = 375,000 VA

However, the question likely intends for you to report this load in kilovolt-amperes (kVA), which clarifies why the other options may prominently feature lower numbers like 24,000 VA, 30,000 VA, or 40,000 VA, which are likely incorrect due to misinterpretation of the scale or the use of a loaded circuit multiplier. Ultimately, the calculations align