Question
Abigail and Joseph were planning to run on a circular track with a circumference of 800 m. Both of them started jogging together at the same start point and moved round the track in a clockwise direction at uniform speeds. Abigail completed a full round in 80 s. Joseph completed a full round in 40 s.
  1. How long would it take for Joseph to overtake Abigail for the first time?
  2. How far was Joseph ahead of Abigail after 20 s?
4 m
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Abigail and Joseph were planning to run on a circular track with a circumference of 800 m. Both of them started jogging together at the same start point and moved round the track in a clockwise direction at uniform speeds. Abigail completed a full round in 80 s. Joseph completed a full round in 40 s.
  1. How long would it take for Joseph to overtake Abigail for the first time?
  2. How far was Joseph ahead of Abigail after 20 s?