A single receptacle installed on a branch circuit with no other device or outlet shall have an ampere rating ____ of that circuit.
A) not more than the rating
B) not less than 150% of the rating
C) not more than 150% of the rating
D) not less than the rating

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According to NEC 210.21(B)(3), "a single receptacle on an individual branch circuit shall have an ampere rating not less than that of the branch circuit." Therefore, the ampere rating of the single receptacle should be equal to or greater than the rating of the circuit.

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