Ahmed can run 4.3 m/s and Khaled can run 6.7 m/s. Ahmed is given a head start of 24 meters since he runs more slowly. Once the students start running, Khaled will catch up to Ahmed. How long will that take? How far will Khaled have to run?

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Ahmed can run 4.3 m/s and Khaled can run 6.7 m/s. Ahmed is given a head start of 24 meters
since he runs more slowly. Once the students start running, Khaled will catch up to Ahmed.
How long will that take? How far will Khaled have to run?
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