Question

Superman flies from Newark Airport heading North at 80mph. Wonder Woman takes off from

Newark Airport in her invisible jet at 120mph heading South. How long will it take them to be 700 miles
apart?

Answer 1

Superman and Wonder Woman will be 700 miles apart in 3.5 hours after they take off in opposite directions from Newark Airport.

Step-by-step explanation:

To calculate the time it takes for Superman and Wonder Woman to be 700 miles apart, we need to consider their combined speed. Since Superman flies north at 80 mph and Wonder Woman flies south at 120 mph, their speeds add up because they are moving in opposite directions.

The combined speed is:

• Speed of Superman + Speed of Wonder Woman = 80 mph + 120 mph = 200 mph

Next, we use the distance-speed-time formula which is:

Time = Distance / Speed

We have the distance (700 miles) and the combined speed (200 mph), so:

Time = 700 miles / 200 mph = 3.5 hours

It will take them 3.5 hours to be 700 miles apart.