Question
Alexander and Elijah 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. Alexander completed a full round in 50 s. Elijah completed a full round in 40 s.
  1. How long would it take for Elijah to overtake Alexander for the first time?
  2. How far was Elijah ahead of Alexander after 15 s?
4 m
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Alexander and Elijah 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. Alexander completed a full round in 50 s. Elijah completed a full round in 40 s.
  1. How long would it take for Elijah to overtake Alexander for the first time?
  2. How far was Elijah ahead of Alexander after 15 s?