Laura and Dina have a running race. Laura runs at constant speed and Dina runs π times as fast where π > 1. Laura starts π m in front of Dina.
What distance, in metres, does Dina run before she overtakes Laura?
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nB / (n - 1)
nB
B / (n - 1)
nB / (n + 1)
B / n
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