Flying against the wind, a jet travels 5920 miles in 8 hours. Flying with the wind, the same jet travels 10.980 miles in 9 hours. What is the rate of the jet in still air and what is the rate of the wind?

Waterscar asked May 26, 2022

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Waterscar asked May 26, 2022

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Here is my answer. I hope this is helpful.

Drexin answered Jun 1, 2022

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