Question
Henry and Abigail 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. Henry completed a full round in 50 s. Abigail completed a full round in 40 s.
  1. How long would it take for Abigail to overtake Henry for the first time?
  2. How far was Abigail ahead of Henry after 25 s?
4 m
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Henry and Abigail 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. Henry completed a full round in 50 s. Abigail completed a full round in 40 s.
  1. How long would it take for Abigail to overtake Henry for the first time?
  2. How far was Abigail ahead of Henry after 25 s?