In Excel 2010, 2011, and 2013, make sure the solving method is set to Simplex LP. Simplex LP is appropriate for this problem, because this problem is linear (the “L” in LP stands for linear).

Optimization modeling and algorithms are key components to problem-solving across various fields of research, from operations research and mathematics to computer science and engineering.

The problem doesn't say anything about the human's acceleration. I guess you could say the human just instantaneously starts with a speed of 6 m/s. For my calculation, I am going to say the human ...