SOLUTION: A cyclist travels 36 mi in 3 hours going against the wind and 40 mi in 2 hours with the wind. What is the rate of the cyclist in still air and what is the rate of the wind?

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Question 356805: A cyclist travels 36 mi in 3 hours going against the wind and 40 mi in 2 hours with the wind. What is the rate of the cyclist in still air and what is the rate of the wind?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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There is no direct relation between cycling speed and wind speed.
Ask anyone who has a bike.