To decrease pump flow rate to 30 gpm, pump speed must be decreased to approximately ___

A variable-speed positive displacement pump is operating at 100 rpm with a flow rate of 60 gpm in an open system.

To decrease pump flow rate to 30 gpm, pump speed must be decreased to approximately…

A. 25 rpm.
B. 33 rpm.
C. 50 rpm.
D. 71 rpm.

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Answer: C

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