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Jennifer, I made the same point a day or two ago on another thread.
Of course, the simplistic mathematical analysis assumes random and equal exposure to currents in both directions. We often have the ability to choose departure time, so we can make it work in our favor if we pay attention to the details.
(OK, as Moonstruck's comment suggests, us retired guys might have more options than you working stiffs, but I digress.)
Don, as far as I know, the math in aviation is the same as the math in boating, but the boating numbers are WAAAAYYYYYY smaller. On your fast boat, if you carry the knot it can get lost in all that extra speed of yours. On my slow boat, an extra knot can mean an added 15% speed advantage!!