A pump requires 5 Hp to transport the liquid from a lake to a reservoir. If pump efficiency is 65% and the electricity cost is P 0.30/kW, what is the monthly pumping cost if the pump operates 12 hours per day? A. P280 B. P220 C. P680 D. P620

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A pump requires 5 Hp to transport the liquid from a lake to a reservoir. If pump efficiency is 65% and the electricity cost is P 0.30/kW, what is the monthly pumping cost if the pump operates 12 hours per day?
A. P280
B. P220
C. P680
D. P620

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