Question 9035 of 234 · California Wastewater Operator Exam
A flow of 3 cfs is equal to how many MGD? (1 MGD = 1.547 cfs)
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Correct answer to question 9035
- C: 1.94 MGD
Explanation
Flow in MGD = cfs / 1.547 = 3 / 1.547 = 1.94 MGD. Multiplying by 1.547 converts in the wrong direction.
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