With an output of 8 gallons per minute, how many gallons are sprayed per mile if the aircraft travels at 130 mph?

To determine how many gallons are sprayed per mile when the aircraft is traveling at 130 mph with an output of 8 gallons per minute, we can follow a straightforward calculation.

First, we recognize that the aircraft is spraying continuously while in motion. We need to find out how much time it takes to travel one mile at a speed of 130 mph. Since there are 60 minutes in an hour, we can convert the speed to a more usable measurement by calculating the time taken to cover one mile:

1. Convert miles per hour to miles per minute:

• 130 mph means the aircraft travels 130 miles in 60 minutes.

• The speed in miles per minute is 130 miles / 60 minutes, which equals approximately 2.1667 miles per minute.

2. Now, calculate how long it takes to travel one mile:

• To find the time to travel 1 mile: Time = distance/speed.

• Time = 1 mile / 2.1667 miles per minute = approximately 0.4615 minutes.

3. Next, we find out how many gallons are sprayed in that time:

• With an output of 8 gallons per minute, in approximately 0.