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