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In the year 2005, the cost of a shell and tube heat exchanger with 68 m2 heat transfer area
was Rs. 12.6 Lakh. Chemical Engineering Index for cost in 2005 was 509.4 and now the
index is 575.4. Based on index of 0.6 for capacity scaling, the present cost (in Lakhs of
rupees) of a similar heat exchanger having 100 m2 heat transfer area is estimated to be __________.
A
17.94
B
19.94
C
20.94
D
22.94

Correct : a

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