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Explanation / Answer

a)

heat input = heat output + work done

heat input = 50,000 + 30,000

heat input = 80,000 J

b)

this is a heat engine , since the temperature of sink where heat is rejected is lower as compared to temperature of the source.

c)

efficiency is given as

eff = 1 - To/Ti = 1- (100/350) = 0.714