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Old 03-13-2012, 04:40 PM   #28 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Red__Zed View Post


Do they not teach math in schools anymore?


100*.8 = 80

When the bhp is unknown:

X*.8=80

80* (1/.8) = x



80 *1.25= 100
Why are you multiplying percentages?

1.25 (25%) number is the percentage factor. 1.20 would be 20%

for example:

300hp @ the wheels x 1.25 (25%) drivetrain loss=375 hp @ the fly

or reverse

375 hp @ the fly/1.25 (25%) drivetrain loss=300hp @ the wheels
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