SOLUTION: With 52 gallons of fuel in its tank, the airplane has a weight of 2417.2 pounds. What is the weight of the plane with 78 gallons of fuel in its tank?

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Question 1083383: With
52
gallons of fuel in its tank, the airplane has a weight of
2417.2
pounds. What is the weight of the plane with
78
gallons of fuel in its tank?

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Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
With
52
gallons of fuel in its tank, the airplane has a weight of
2417.2
pounds. What is the weight of the plane with
78
gallons of fuel in its tank?
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26 gallons of fuel weighs about 170 pounds.
Add that to the weight.

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