Question

The power generated by a hydroelectric plant is directly proportional to the flow rate through the turbines, and a flow rate of 5570 imperial gallons of water per minute produces 43.3 MW. How much power would you expect when a drought reduces the flow to 5000 gal/min?

Answer 1

Ok we are working with ratios and fractions here. 5570/ 43.3
and we have to fine this 5000/?
We can just divide the first equation like this: 43.3 by 5770 and find how much MPH each gallon produces and multiply that by 5000. So we have 1/ about 0.008 and we multiply this by 5000 and we have 40. So we get 40 MPH

Answer 2

unfortunately it isn't right, but thanks for the help :)