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For the first leg of Trip 2 to Beijing, China using the jet, how many stops will the crew have to make before reaching their destination and how much fuel will be left when they arrive? Select the answer closely approximating the correct number. Review the Performance Charts above for assistance. Click on the letter corresponding to the correct answer.
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HINT:
1. Fuel weight for range = Total fuel - reserve fuel.
2. Range = fuel weight for range x (distance in nm./1,000 lbs. of fuel).
3. Jet fuel weighs 6.8 lbs per gallon.
4. Distance to Beijing, China is 5,434 nm.
A) 1 stop and 5,754 gals.
B) 2 stops and 5,754 gals.
C) 1 stop and 39,056 gals.
D) 2 stops and 39,056 gals.
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