pilot flew a 400-mile flight in 2.5 hours flying into the wind . Flying the same rate and with the same wind speed, the return trip took only 2hours with a tailwind

The speed can be defined as the ratio distance over time, but in this case the pilot is flying at the speed of the plane as well of speed of the wind. We can denote speed of plane as "s" and speed of the wind as "k"

Then the speed of the plane=(s-k) this is because it is moving in the opposite direction of the wind.

But From the question, the plane distance=400mile and the corresponding time =2.5 h

Then the speed of the plane=(s-k) =400mile/2.5

=160mph

By the time it return from trip, the speed the plane flew with is (s+k) because the wind is at the rear.

From the question, the plane distance=400mile and the corresponding time =2 h

Then (s+k)= (400/2)

(s+k)=200mph

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3 years ago

7 1/4 + 5 3/5= reduced to it's lowest form

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7 1/4 + 5 3/5
First, you need a common denominator to add the two. 20 will work.
4x5=20, so we have to also multiply 1 by 5.
4x5=20, 1x5=5
5x4=20, so we have to also multiply 3 by 4.
5x4=20, 3x4=12
And now we put the fractions back in.
7 5/20 + 5 12/20
And add them.
7 5/20 + 5 12/20 = 12 17/20
Now, we're supposed to reduce it to its lowest form.
Unfortunately, the fraction cannot be reduced, because 17 is a prime number, meaning there are no factors to it except one and itself.
Therefore, the lowest form of 12 17/20 is 12 17/20
Your answer is B, 12 17/20

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3 years ago