SOLUTION: A plane flies 270 miles against the wind in 2 hours 15 minutes, while on its return trip it takes 1 hour 30 minutes with the same wind. Determine the air speed of the plane.

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Question 899661: A plane flies 270 miles against the wind in
2 hours 15 minutes, while on its return trip it
takes 1 hour 30 minutes with the same wind.
Determine the air speed of the plane.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Airspeed = the average of the upwind and downwind speeds.