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) About Me  (Show Source):
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In total,  the jet holds  1000 gallons x 6.00 lbs%2Fgal = 6000 lbs  of fuel.

It is enough to fly for  6000%2F1200 = 5 hours.

So,  the plane can fly as far as  550 m%2Fh x 5 hours = 2750 miles.