Step-by-step explanation:
The calculation is as follows:
The general lighting load is 10,000 VA.
The voltage used in homes is typically 120 volts.
Dividing the general lighting load by the voltage gives us the amperage: 10,000 VA / 120 volts = 83.33 amps
According to the National Electrical Code (NEC), a 15-amp branch circuit can handle a maximum of 15 amps.
To determine the number of 15-amp branch circuits required, we divide the amperage by the maximum allowed on one circuit: 83.33 amps / 15 amps = 5.55
Therefore, we need at least 6, 15-amp branch circuits to handle the general lighting load of 10,000 VA.
The answer is (D) 6.