Question
Harris and Joseph were planning to run on a circular track with a circumference of 400 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 80 s. Joseph completed a full round in 40 s.
  1. How long would it take for Joseph to overtake Harris for the first time?
  2. How far was Joseph ahead of Harris after 10 s?
4 m
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Harris and Joseph were planning to run on a circular track with a circumference of 400 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 80 s. Joseph completed a full round in 40 s.
  1. How long would it take for Joseph to overtake Harris for the first time?
  2. How far was Joseph ahead of Harris after 10 s?