A plane flies directly from city A to city B, which are separated by 2300 mi. From A to B, the plane flies into a 65 mi/h headwind. On the return trip from B to A, the wind velocity is unchanged

The trip from B to A takes less than the trip from A to B. What is the airspeed (assumed constant) of the plane relative to the air (that is, the airspeed)?
A) 530 mi/h B) 610 mi/h C) 480 mi/h D) 400 mi/h


A

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