Answer:
Velocity of jet in still air is 970 miles per hour and velocity of wind is 210 miles per hour.
Step-by-step explanation:
Jet's velocity against wind is
3040/4 = 760 miles per hour and flying with wind it is
8260/7 = 1180 miles per hour.
Let the velocity of jet in still air be x miles per hour and velocity of wind be y miles per hour.
As such its velocity against wind is x − y and with wind is x + y and therefore
x − y = 760 and x + y = 1180
Adding the two 2 x = 1940 and x = 970 and y = 1180 − 970 = 210
Hence velocity of jet in still air is 970 miles per hour and velocity of wind is
210 miles per hour.
Actual Answer:
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