SOLUTION: A military helicopter traveling directly into a strong headwind was able to travel 450 mi in 2.5 h. The return trip now with tailwind took 1 h 40 min. Find the speed of the helicop
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Question 352670: A military helicopter traveling directly into a strong headwind was able to travel 450 mi in 2.5 h. The return trip now with tailwind took 1 h 40 min. Find the speed of the helicopter in calm air and the rate of the wind.
Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
h - w = 450 / 2.5
h + w = 450 / (5/3)
add the equations to find h (w will cancel) , then substitute to find w
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