An airplane flying against the wind covers a distance of 300 kilometers in 6 hours. the return trip, with the aid of the wind, takes 5 hours. what is the speed of the airplane in still air, and what is the speed of the wind?

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shane_b · Answer

I'll walk you through it if you like

anonymous · Answer

ok thanks

shane_b · Answer

$$Speed=\frac{distance}{time}$$Your distance is 300km...and the time is 6 hours for 1 trip and 5 hours for the other.  What do you get for the speeds?

anonymous · Answer

50?

shane_b · Answer

For the trip there:$$Speed = \frac{300km}{6hrs}=?$$

anonymous · Answer

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