A waste-management company runs two plants that sort household waste.
Table 1
| Plant | Annual waste sorted (tonnes) | Annual total cost (£) |
|---|---|---|
| R | 48,000 | 1,080,000 |
| S | 64,000 | 1,376,000 |
Using Table 1, calculate the reduction in Plant R's annual total cost needed for it to have the same average cost as Plant S. Show your working.
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