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jon_i

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on: Jun 23, 2018
An engine draws 29 pounds of air while consuming 2 pounds of fuel. What is the air:fuel ratio for this engine?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

An engine that draws 80 pounds of air at a 16:1 fuel ratio will consume how many pounds of fuel?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


amit

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Reply #1 on: Jun 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

14.5:1

Answer to Question 2

5 pounds of fuel


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