SOLUTION: A bicyclist rides 30 miles against a wind and returns 30 miles with the wind. his average speed for the return trip is 5mph faster. how fast did the cyclist ride against the wind i
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Question 872719: A bicyclist rides 30 miles against a wind and returns 30 miles with the wind. his average speed for the return trip is 5mph faster. how fast did the cyclist ride against the wind if the total time of the trip was 5 hours
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Bicycle speed is not related to windspeed in a simple or linear manner.
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