SOLUTION: flying against the wind, a jet travels 4020 mi in 6 hours. flying with the wind, the same jet travels 8910 mi in 9 hours. what is the rate of the jet in still air and what is the r

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Question 1129992: flying against the wind, a jet travels 4020 mi in 6 hours. flying with the wind, the same jet travels 8910 mi in 9 hours. what is the rate of the jet in still air and what is the rate of the wind?
Rate of the jet in still air:?
rate of the wind:?

Answer by ikleyn(52792)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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u - v =  = 670 mi/h is the effective speed of the plane against the wind.

u + v =  = 990 mi/h is the effective speed of the plane with    the wind.


v =  = 160 miles per hour is the speed of the wind.


For your info: the speed of the wind of 160 mi/h is more than the air speed in the eye of a hurricane.

The input data in the problem is NOT realistic.

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In this spot, a real problem from a real student could be placed, who really needs help - instead of these fantasies.


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Hello,

after posting my solution to you, I got your comment regarding my words "The input data in the problem is NOT realistic."

My solution is correct,  and these my words are correct,  too - there is no doubt.
It happens often that textbooks have errors/(mistakes).


In this case,  as in other similar cases,  you must say "Thanks" to me first for I solved the problem for you,
and then say "Thanks" to me again for pointing your attention that the input data is unrealistic.

And I really expect that you will do it.


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Regarding my words ". . . In this spot . . . " - it was a joke, obviously.

Excuse me, please, if you find it rude.



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