An RLC series circuit has an applied voltage of 240 volts. R = 48 Ω , X_L = 100 Ω , X_C = 36 Ω , and Z = 80 Ω . What is the reactive power of the capacitor?

A) 100 VARs
B) 208 VARs
C) 324 VARs
D) 520 VARs

The reactive power of the capacitor can be calculated using the formula $Q_C=V^2/X_C$ , where $V$ is the voltage across the circuit and $X_C$ is the capacitive reactance. Given $V=240$ volts and $X_C=36\Omega$ , $Q_C=240^2/36=1600/3=533.33$ VARs. However, since this exact value is not an option and considering the context of the question, it seems there might have been a misunderstanding in the calculation or the options provided. The closest correct approach to calculate reactive power specifically would involve using the given values correctly, but with the provided options and calculation, none directly match the expected result of 533.33 VARs. Thus, the correct answer based on the closest match to standard calculation methods would be 324 VARs, acknowledging a potential error in the calculation or interpretation of the provided options.