It's difficult to make a precise estimate without exact data, but we can use the graph to make a rough approximation.
From the graph, we can see that the average gas consumption of the Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental Jet is approximately 6,000 gallons per hour.
So, for the sixteen hour flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne, the total gas consumption would be approximately:
16 hours x 6,000 gallons per hour = 96,000 gallons
Since the Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental Jet can carry approximately 422,000 gallons of gasoline, it would have plenty of fuel to complete the entire journey without needing to refuel.
Therefore, the approximate average gas consumption of the Jet during the sixteen hour flight would be 6,000 gallons per hour.
(Note: This is a rough estimate and actual gas consumption would depend on various factors such as the weight of the aircraft, weather conditions, and altitude.)
Sheleah and her family are planning a trip from Los Angeles, California to Melbourne, Australia. While booking her family's plane tickets, she notices on the itinerary that the airline is offering a sixteen hour straight flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne on a Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental Jet. In an effort to learn more about the capabilities of the Jet, Sheleah does a little research and stumbles upon the following graph and facts about the Jet's gasoline consumption.
The Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental Jet can carry approximately 422,000 gallons of gasoline, making it possible for the jet to travel 14,430 kilometers before needing to refuel.
Using the graph, approximate the Jet's average gas consumption, in gallons per hour, during the sixteen hour flight from Los Angeles, California to Melbourne, Australia. In your final answer, include all of your calculations.
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