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