Raymond B. answered 01/29/21
Math, microeconomics or criminal justice
p + w = 2640/3 = 880
p-w = 7800/6 = 1300
add them to get
2p = 2180
p = 1090 km'h for the plane with no wind
w =210 km = wind speed
Tom A.
asked 01/29/21Flying against the wind, an airplane travels 2640 kilometers in 3 hours. Flying with the wind, the same plane travels 7800 kilometers in 6 hours. What is the rate of the plane in still air and what is the rate of the wind?
Rate of the plane in still air: km/h
Rate of the wind: km/h
Raymond B. answered 01/29/21
Math, microeconomics or criminal justice
p + w = 2640/3 = 880
p-w = 7800/6 = 1300
add them to get
2p = 2180
p = 1090 km'h for the plane with no wind
w =210 km = wind speed
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