Question

. With 55 gallons of fuel in its tank, the airplane has a weight of 2335.5 pounds. What is the weight of the plane with 29 gallons of fuel in its tank?​

Answer 1

1231.4

Explanation:

55g → 2335.5pounds

29g → X lb

cross multiply

2335.5 ×29=67729.5

55× X= 55x

55x=67729.5

divide Both side by 55

X=67729.5/55= 1231.445 to one dp= 1231.4