Question
Henry and Oliver were planning to run on a circular track with a circumference of 800 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 80 s. Oliver completed a full round in 50 s.
  1. How long would it take for Oliver to overtake Henry for the first time?
  2. How far was Oliver ahead of Henry after 16 s?
4 m
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Henry and Oliver were planning to run on a circular track with a circumference of 800 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 80 s. Oliver completed a full round in 50 s.
  1. How long would it take for Oliver to overtake Henry for the first time?
  2. How far was Oliver ahead of Henry after 16 s?