SOLUTION: a pilot flew to a parcel of land and back in 5 ho
urs. The rate out was 150 mph and the rate returning was 100 mph how far was the parcel of land
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Question 997547: a pilot flew to a parcel of land and back in 5 ho
urs. The rate out was 150 mph and the rate returning was 100 mph how far was the parcel of land
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a pilot flew to a parcel of land and back in 5 ho
urs. The rate out was 150 mph and the rate returning was 100 mph how far was the parcel of land
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Avg speed of the round-trip = 2*150*100/(150+100) = 120 mi/hr
RT distance = 5*120 = 600 miles
--> 300 miles each way
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