Question
Joseph and Leah were planning to run on a circular track with a circumference of 900 m. Both of them started jogging together at the same start point and moved round the track in a clockwise direction at uniform speeds. Joseph completed a full round in 90 s. Leah completed a full round in 60 s.
  1. How long would it take for Leah to overtake Joseph for the first time?
  2. How far was Leah ahead of Joseph after 15 s?
4 m
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Joseph and Leah were planning to run on a circular track with a circumference of 900 m. Both of them started jogging together at the same start point and moved round the track in a clockwise direction at uniform speeds. Joseph completed a full round in 90 s. Leah completed a full round in 60 s.
  1. How long would it take for Leah to overtake Joseph for the first time?
  2. How far was Leah ahead of Joseph after 15 s?