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