Solve the problem.
-A twin-engined aircraft can fly 612 miles from city A to city B in 3 hours with the wind and make the return trip in 6 hours against the wind. What is the speed of the wind?
A)51 mph
B)34 mph
C)85 mph
D)68 mph

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The speed of the aircraft with the wind is 612 miles / 3 hours = 204 mph. The speed against the wind is 612 miles / 6 hours = 102 mph. The speed of the wind is (204 mph - 102 mph) / 2 = 51 mph.

Solve the Problem. -A Twin-Engined Aircraft Can Fly 612 Miles from City a from City