Solve.On a flight from Philadelphia to Detroit, an airplane flying against the wind flew at an average speed of 472 mph. On the return flight, the airplane flew with the wind at an average speed of 490 mph. What was the rate of the airplane in still air?

A. 478 mph
B. 6 mph
C. 9 mph
D. 481 mph


Answer: D

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B.
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