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