SOLUTION: With a tailwind, a jet flew 2000 miles in 4 hours. The jet's return trip against the same wind required 5 hours. Find the jet's speed an the wind speed.
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Question 379266: With a tailwind, a jet flew 2000 miles in 4 hours. The jet's return trip against the same wind required 5 hours. Find the jet's speed an the wind speed. Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! 2000/4 = 500 mph
2000/5 = 400 mph
The jet's airspeed is the average = 450 mph
The windspeed is the difference = 50 mph
