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