SOLUTION: A plane set off to London at a speed of 286 mph. On the return flight of 10 hours, the plane cruised at 240 mph. How many hours long was the flight to London?
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Question 902499: A plane set off to London at a speed of 286 mph. On the return flight of 10 hours, the plane cruised at 240 mph. How many hours long was the flight to London? Answer by lwsshak3(11628) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! A plane set off to London at a speed of 286 mph. On the return flight of 10 hours, the plane cruised at 240 mph. How many hours long was the flight to London?
let x=time of flight to London
distance of flight=10*240=2400 miles
travel time=distance/speed
x=2400/286=8.39 hrs
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