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2026-04-22
Daily Math Challenge
A plane flies 1,200 miles in 3 hours with a tailwind. On the return trip against the wind, it takes 4 hours. What is the average speed for the entire trip?
Answer
342.86 mph
๐ Step-by-Step Solution
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Total distance: 1200 + 1200 = 2400 miles
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Total time: 3 + 4 = 7 hours
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Average speed: 2400 รท 7 โ 342.86 mph
๐ก Helpful Hints
โข Calculate total distance for both trips
โข Calculate total time for both trips
โข Average speed = total distance รท total time
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