SOLUTION: An aircraft travels 640 km with fuel tank at 80% full. If the tank is 50% full how far can it travel?

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Question 1138690: An aircraft travels 640 km with fuel tank at 80% full. If the tank is 50% full how far can it travel?
Answer by greenestamps(13200) About Me  (Show Source):
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50% divided by 80% = 5/8; so the aircraft can travel 5/8 as far.

(5/8)*640 = 400

ANSWER; 400 km