SOLUTION: 6 hrs to fly 2400 miles against wind than 5 hrs with wind find speed of wind and speed d of airplane in still air

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Question 458850: 6 hrs to fly 2400 miles against wind than 5 hrs with wind find speed of wind and speed d of airplane in still air
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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2400/6=400 mph
2400/5=480
400+480/2=440
Speed of plane in still air=440 mph
Speed of wind=480-440=440-400=40 mph..