Question
Dylan and Robert were planning to run on a circular track with a circumference of 900 m. Both of them started jogging together at the same start point and moved round the track in a clockwise direction at uniform speeds. Dylan completed a full round in 60 s. Robert completed a full round in 50 s.
  1. How long would it take for Robert to overtake Dylan for the first time?
  2. How far was Robert ahead of Dylan after 18 s?
4 m
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Dylan and Robert were planning to run on a circular track with a circumference of 900 m. Both of them started jogging together at the same start point and moved round the track in a clockwise direction at uniform speeds. Dylan completed a full round in 60 s. Robert completed a full round in 50 s.
  1. How long would it take for Robert to overtake Dylan for the first time?
  2. How far was Robert ahead of Dylan after 18 s?