Solve the problem.
-A twin-engined aircraft can fly 952 miles from city A to city B in 4 hours with the wind and make the return trip in 7 hours against the wind. What is the speed of the wind?
A)51 mph
B)34 mph
C)68 mph
D)85 mph

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The speed of the plane in still air is 238 mph (952 miles / 4 hours) and 136 mph (952 miles / 7 hours) against the wind. The wind speed is half the difference between these two speeds: (238 - 136) / 2 = 51 mph.

Solve the Problem. -A Twin-Engined Aircraft Can Fly 952 Miles from City a from City