A Migrating Bird Will Travel Nonstop at a Fixed Speed

question 6

Multiple Choice

A migrating bird will travel nonstop at a fixed speed of 40 km/hr (in still air) over a distance of 2000 km due south of its present position; however, there is a west wind of 30 km/hr. What is the time required for the bird to reach its destination?

• A)37.8 hours
• B)53.5 hours
• C)75.6 hours
• D)106.9 hours

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