Question
Samuel and Caleb 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. Samuel completed a full round in 60 s. Caleb completed a full round in 50 s.
  1. How long would it take for Caleb to overtake Samuel for the first time?
  2. How far was Caleb ahead of Samuel after 18 s?
4 m
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Samuel and Caleb 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. Samuel completed a full round in 60 s. Caleb completed a full round in 50 s.
  1. How long would it take for Caleb to overtake Samuel for the first time?
  2. How far was Caleb ahead of Samuel after 18 s?