Is this the correct way to find apparent power and power factor

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To find the apparent power (S) and power factor (pf) for a load operating at 125V-rms with 55W of real power and 26VAR of reactive power, the calculations yield S = 60.8 VA and pf = 0.90. The apparent power is calculated using the formula S = sqrt(P^2 + Q^2). The power factor, indicating the load's nature, is derived from pf = P / S. Since the load absorbs positive reactive power, it is classified as lagging. The calculations confirm the values are correct.
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Homework Statement



A load operates at a voltage of Vx = 125V-rms and absorbs P = 55W andQ = 26VAR of power. Use this information to calculate the apparent power (S) and the power factor (pf) for the load.

Homework Equations



S = sqrt [ P^2 + Q^2]
pf = P / S


The Attempt at a Solution



S=60.8 VA
pf=.90
 
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Looks good. Maybe include:
pf = 0.90 lagging

since your load is inductive (it absorbs positive reactive power).
 

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