SOLUTION: A pigeon flying against the wind flew 2 miles in 30 min. It made the return flight with the same wind in 20 min. Find the rate of the pigeon in still air.
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Question 395746: A pigeon flying against the wind flew 2 miles in 30 min. It made the return flight with the same wind in 20 min. Find the rate of the pigeon in still air. Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! A pigeon flying against the wind flew 2 miles in 30 min. It made the return flight with the same wind in 20 min. Find the rate of the pigeon in still air.
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2 mi in 1/2 hour = 4 mph
2 mi in 1/3 hour = 6 mph
The pigeon's airspeed is the average (4+6)/2 = 5 mph
