If fuel consumption is 80 pounds per hour and groundspeed is 180 knots, how much fuel is required for the flight?

To determine the amount of fuel required for a flight based on fuel consumption rate and groundspeed, you need to know the duration of the flight. The fuel consumption rate is given as 80 pounds per hour, and the groundspeed is 180 knots.

The first step is to calculate how long the flight will take. If you assume a specific distance for the flight, you can use the groundspeed to find the time. For instance, if the flight distance is given or assumed, the formula to find the time of flight is:

Time (in hours) = Distance (in nautical miles) / Groundspeed (in knots)

Once you have the time in hours, the fuel required can be calculated using the fuel consumption rate:

Fuel required (in pounds) = Fuel consumption (in pounds per hour) × Time (in hours)

For example, if the flight distance is 3 nautical miles, the time would be:

Time = 3 nautical miles / 180 knots = 0.01667 hours (approximately 1 minute)

Then, using the fuel consumption:

Fuel required = 80 pounds per hour × 0.01667 hours = 1.33 pounds, which does not match any of the options.

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