Evan and Ethan were planning to run on a circular track with a circumference of 700 m. Both of them started jogging together at the same start point and moved round the track in a clockwise direction at uniform speeds. Evan completed a full round in 70 s. Ethan completed a full round in 50 s.
- How long would it take for Ethan to overtake Evan for the first time?
- How far was Ethan ahead of Evan after 14 s?
(a)
LCM of 50 and 70 is 350.
Time taken for Ethan to overtake Evan
= 350 s
(b)
Ethan's speed
= 700 ÷ 50
= 14 m/s
Evan's speed
= 700 ÷ 70
= 10 m/s
Difference in speed
= 14 - 10
= 4 m/s
Distance Evan was behind Ethan after 14s
= 14 x 4
= 56 m
Answer(s): (a) 350s; (b) 56 m