Question

A certain circuit is properly fused for a 5-horsepower motor. If the motor is to be replaced by several 5/8 horsepower motors, how many motors will the fuses be able to carry?​

Answer 1

8 motors

Explanation:

The fuses can carry one 5 HP motor.

This replaced by n number of 5/8HP motors.

That mean the new values of horsepower is equal to the previous value.

• 5 = n * 5/8
• 1 = n/8
• n = 8 motors