A belt driven generator supplies 875kw at 95% efficiency. If the loss in the  belt is 2.5%. Calculate d) The horsepower of the engine needed to drive the generator.

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3d. A belt driven generator supplies 875kw at 95% efficiency. If the loss in the 
belt is 2.5%. Calculate
d) The horsepower of the engine needed to drive the generator.

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