Question
Evan and Harper were planning to run on a circular track with a circumference of 1000 m. Both of them started jogging together at the same start point and moved round the track in a clockwise direction at uniform speeds. Evan completed a full round in 50 s. Harper completed a full round in 40 s.
  1. How long would it take for Harper to overtake Evan for the first time?
  2. How far was Harper ahead of Evan after 25 s?
4 m
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Evan and Harper were planning to run on a circular track with a circumference of 1000 m. Both of them started jogging together at the same start point and moved round the track in a clockwise direction at uniform speeds. Evan completed a full round in 50 s. Harper completed a full round in 40 s.
  1. How long would it take for Harper to overtake Evan for the first time?
  2. How far was Harper ahead of Evan after 25 s?