Question
Gabriel and John 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. Gabriel completed a full round in 60 s. John completed a full round in 50 s.
  1. How long would it take for John to overtake Gabriel for the first time?
  2. How far was John ahead of Gabriel after 12 s?
4 m
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Gabriel and John 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. Gabriel completed a full round in 60 s. John completed a full round in 50 s.
  1. How long would it take for John to overtake Gabriel for the first time?
  2. How far was John ahead of Gabriel after 12 s?