Otto and Joachim

Otto and Joachim go through the woods. After some time Otto tire and make 15 minutes stop. Joachim meanwhile continues at 5 km/h. Otto when he set off again, first running speed of 7 km/h, but it keep only 30 sec and 1 minute must continue at 3 km/h. This keeps cycling. How long Otto Joachim catch up?

Result

t =  -1 min

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