Rod can run a kilometer in 6 minutes, and Joe can run the kilometer in 9 minutes. If Rod gives Joe a head start of 1 minute, how far from the start will Rod pass Joe? How long does it take?
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1. Rod can run a kilometer in 6 minutes, and Joe can run the kilometer in 9 minutes. If Rod gives Joe
a head start of 1 minute, how far from the start will Rod pass Joe? How long does it take?
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