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