Two cars moving in the same direction both at constant speeds of 60 kph and 40 kph respectively. The faster car is 100m behind the slower car at first. In how many seconds did the faster car overtake the slower car?

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Two cars moving in the same direction both at constant speeds of 60 kph and 40 kph respectively. The faster car is 100m behind the slower car at first. In how many seconds did the faster car overtake the slower car?

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