Leena sets off at 5 m/s; 5 seconds later Kavita follows from the same line at 6 m/s. How many seconds after starting does Kavita draw level with Leena?

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25 s. Leena's lead =5×5=25 m. Kavita gains 1 m/s, so she needs 25 s. (30 s is measured from Leena's start.)

Leena sets off at 5 m/s; 5 seconds later Kavita follows from the same line at 6 m/s. How many seconds after starting does Kavita draw level with Leena?

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