Question
Robert and Sofia were planning to run on a circular track with a circumference of 600 m. Both of them started jogging together at the same start point and moved round the track in a clockwise direction at uniform speeds. Robert completed a full round in 50 s. Sofia completed a full round in 40 s.
  1. How long would it take for Sofia to overtake Robert for the first time?
  2. How far was Sofia ahead of Robert after 15 s?
4 m
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Robert and Sofia were planning to run on a circular track with a circumference of 600 m. Both of them started jogging together at the same start point and moved round the track in a clockwise direction at uniform speeds. Robert completed a full round in 50 s. Sofia completed a full round in 40 s.
  1. How long would it take for Sofia to overtake Robert for the first time?
  2. How far was Sofia ahead of Robert after 15 s?