SOLUTION: Flying into a headwind. An airplane that travels 450 mph in still air encounters a 30 mph headwind. How long will it take the plane to travel 1050 mi with the wind?

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Question 1049069: Flying into a headwind. An airplane that travels 450 mph in still air encounters a 30 mph headwind. How long will it take the plane to travel 1050 mi with the wind?
Found 3 solutions by addingup, MathTherapy, ikleyn:
Answer by addingup(3677) About Me  (Show Source):
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1050/(450-30) = your answer

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Flying into a headwind. An airplane that travels 450 mph in still air encounters a 30 mph headwind. How long will it take the plane to travel 1050 mi with the wind?

Answer by ikleyn(52788) About Me  (Show Source):
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Flying into a headwind. An airplane that travels 450 mph in still air encounters a 30 mph headwind.
How long will it take the plane to travel 1050 mi with the wind?
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1050%2F%28450%2B30%29 = 1050%2F480 = 2 90%2F480 = 2.1875 hours.