Question
Gavin and Samuel 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. Gavin completed a full round in 80 s. Samuel completed a full round in 40 s.
  1. How long would it take for Samuel to overtake Gavin for the first time?
  2. How far was Samuel ahead of Gavin after 20 s?
4 m
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Gavin and Samuel 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. Gavin completed a full round in 80 s. Samuel completed a full round in 40 s.
  1. How long would it take for Samuel to overtake Gavin for the first time?
  2. How far was Samuel ahead of Gavin after 20 s?