A plane with a tail wind makes its 987-mile flight in 3 hours. The return flight against the wind takes a half hour longer. What is the wind speed?
A) 21.5 mph
B) 282 mph
C) 26 mph
D) 23.5 mph
E) 305.5 mph

Question

A plane with a tail wind makes its 987-mile flight in 3 hours. The return flight against the wind takes a half hour longer. What is the wind speed? ​
A) 21.5 mph
B) 282 mph
C) 26 mph
D) 23.5 mph
E) 305.5 mph

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The Answer of A plane with a tail wind makes its 987-mile flight in 3 hours. The return flight against the wind takes a half hour longer. What is the wind speed? ​
A) 21.5 mph
B) 282 mph
C) 26 mph
D) 23.5 mph
E) 305.5 mph

A Plane with a Tail Wind Makes Its 987-Mile Flight