<PRE><B>Question 208014</B>
Let x = speed of aircraft
w= speed of wind

{{{r=d/t}}}


Rate with the wind = x+w = 960/4 = 240
Rate against wind  = x-w = 960/6 = 180


x+w=240
x-w=160


2x = 400
x=200


x+w=240
200 + w = 240
w=40 mph


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Altamonte Springs, FL </PRE>