A centrifugal pump is operating normally in an open system with all valves fully open ___

A centrifugal pump is operating normally in an open system with all valves fully open.

If the pump discharge valve is throttled to 50 percent, pump suction pressure will __________; and pump discharge pressure will __________.

A. increase; decrease
B. decrease; increase
C. increase; increase
D. decrease; decrease

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Answer: C

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