Solve the problem.
-A twin-engined aircraft can fly 1024 miles from city A to city B in 4 hours with the wind and make the return trip in 8 hours against the wind. What is the speed of the wind?
A)48 mph
B)80 mph
C)96 mph
D)64 mph

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The speed of the plane in still air is 256 mph (1024 miles / 4 hours). Against the wind, the speed is 128 mph (1024 miles / 8 hours). The wind speed is the difference between these two speeds, which is 64 mph.

Solve the Problem. -A Twin-Engined Aircraft Can Fly 1024 Miles from City a from City