Question
Evelyn and Layla were planning to run on a circular track with a circumference of 800 m. Both of them started jogging together at the same start point and moved round the track in a clockwise direction at uniform speeds. Evelyn completed a full round in 50 s. Layla completed a full round in 40 s.
  1. How long would it take for Layla to overtake Evelyn for the first time?
  2. How far was Layla ahead of Evelyn after 20 s?
4 m
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Evelyn and Layla were planning to run on a circular track with a circumference of 800 m. Both of them started jogging together at the same start point and moved round the track in a clockwise direction at uniform speeds. Evelyn completed a full round in 50 s. Layla completed a full round in 40 s.
  1. How long would it take for Layla to overtake Evelyn for the first time?
  2. How far was Layla ahead of Evelyn after 20 s?