Question

Ursula and Andre competed against each other in a swimming race. Ursula swam at a rate of 60 meters per minute and Andre swam at a rate of 48 meters per minute. Ursula gave Andre a 1-minute head start.

Answer 1

Given that the two swimmers competed and Ursula's speed is 60 m/min while Andre's speed is 48 m/min. The distance that the Ursula will catch up with Andre will be:
distance=(relative speed)×(time)
relative speed=60-48=12 m/min
the two swimmers met at a distance of:
12×1
=12 meters