Question

Superman needs to save Lois from the clutches of Lex Luthor. After flying for 8 seconds, he is 1692

meters from her. Then at 16 seconds he is 1284 meters from her.
How close to Lois is Superman after 29 seconds?

Answer 1

1692-1284 = 408 meters travelled in 8 seconds

408/8 = 51 meters per second is his rate of speed.

51 x 29 = 1479 meters

BUT he was 1284 meters away, so by traveling 1479 meters, he passed her.

1479 - 1284 = 195 meters past her.

He is 195 meters away from Lois at 29 seconds.

Now we could argue, since Superman is not a fool, he would’ve stopped at Lois. But that’s not what your math teacher is looking for ;)