SOLUTION: A pilot flew a jet from Montreal to Los Angeles, a distance of 2000mi. on the return trip the average speed was 20% faster than the but-bound speed. The round-trip look 9h to 10 mi
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Question 357293: A pilot flew a jet from Montreal to Los Angeles, a distance of 2000mi. on the return trip the average speed was 20% faster than the but-bound speed. The round-trip look 9h to 10 min. what was the speed from Montreal to Los Angeles
You can put this solution on YOUR website! A pilot flew a jet from Montreal to Los Angeles, a distance of 2000mi. on the return trip the average speed was 20% faster than the but-bound speed. The round-trip look 9h to 10 min. what was the speed from Montreal to Los Angeles
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forward trip speed = x mph
return trip = 1.2x
distance is the same=2000
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time forward + time return = 9 1/6 hours= 55/6 hours
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2000/x + 2000/1.2x = 55/6
1.2*2000 + 2000 /1.2x= 55/6
2400+2000 /1.2x= 55/6
4400/1.2x= 55/6
x= 6*4400 /55*1.2
distance = 400 miles
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