SOLUTION: A jetliner flying with the wind traveled 3600 km in 6 hours. The return trip, against the wind, took 8 hours. Find the rate at which the jet flew in still air. Thanks

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Question 205887: A jetliner flying with the wind traveled 3600 km in 6 hours. The return trip, against the wind, took 8 hours. Find the rate at which the jet flew in still air.
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Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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3600/6=600 mph with the wind.
3600/8=450 mph against the wind.
(600+450)/2=1050/2=525 is the ave. speed in still air.