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