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23 December, 15:12

Flying against the wind, a jet travels

3950mi in 5 hours. Flying with the wind, the same jet travels

4280mi in 4 hours. What is the rate of the jet in still air and what is the rate of the wind?

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  1. 23 December, 18:09
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    { (V-v) * 5=3950 (mi)

    { (V+v) * 4=4280 (mi)

    {V-v=790

    {V+v=1070

    2V-v+v=1070+790

    2V=1860

    V=930 (mi/h)

    v=V-790=930-790=140 (mi/h)
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