A 250-hp squirrel-cage induction motor is connected to a 560-volt line. The motor has a nameplate current of 232 amperes and a service factor of 1. NEC Table 430.32(A) indicates that the full-load current should be increased by a factor of 115%. What is the overload size for this motor?
A) 34.8 amperes
B) 226.8 amperes
C) 247 amperes
D) 644 amperes
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