Question
Harris and Avery 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. Harris completed a full round in 90 s. Avery completed a full round in 60 s.
  1. How long would it take for Avery to overtake Harris for the first time?
  2. How far was Avery ahead of Harris after 15 s?
4 m
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Harris and Avery 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. Harris completed a full round in 90 s. Avery completed a full round in 60 s.
  1. How long would it take for Avery to overtake Harris for the first time?
  2. How far was Avery ahead of Harris after 15 s?