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1. A pump supplies energy to a flow such that the upstream pressure in a 12-inch pipe is pa= 5 psig, while the downstream pressure in a 6-inch pipe is

pB = 90 psig. If the total flow is 5 ft'/s and the pump efficiency is 40%, determine the energy consumption by the pump in horsepower. (5 pts)

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