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Answer:
yes
Step-by-step explanation:
A horsepower is on the order of 746 watts*, so 2 1/2 times that will be less than 2500. The motor can be used to drive the fan.
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* "horsepower" has several different definitions, depending on the application and the units system being used. All are less than 1000 W, so the above conclusion is valid in any case.