SOLUTION: A jet plane holds 1000gallons of fuel. Fuel weighs 6.00lbs/gal. The engine consumes 1200lbs/hr. The speed of the plane is 550mph. How far can the plane go on 1000 gals of fuel?
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Question 985234: A jet plane holds 1000gallons of fuel. Fuel weighs 6.00lbs/gal. The engine consumes 1200lbs/hr. The speed of the plane is 550mph. How far can the plane go on 1000 gals of fuel?
Answer by ikleyn(52803) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
In total, the jet holds 1000 gallons x 6.00 = 6000 lbs of fuel.
It is enough to fly for = 5 hours.
So, the plane can fly as far as 550 x 5 hours = 2750 miles.
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