A pilot flew a 400 -mile flight in 2 point 5 hours flying into the wind. Flying the same rate and with the same wind speed, the return trip took only 2 hours, with a tailwind. What was the speed of the wind?

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A pilot flew a 400 -mile flight in 2 point 5 hours flying into the wind. Flying the same rate and with the same wind speed, the return trip took only 2 hours, with a tailwind. What was the speed of the wind?

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