Alan leaves Los Angeles at 8:00 am to drive to San Francisco, 400 mi away. He travels at a steady 50 mph. Beth leaves Los Angeles at 9:00 am and drives a steady 60 mph.a. Who gets to San Francisco first?b. How long does the first to arrive have to wait for the second?

Alan leaves Los Angeles at 8:00 am to drive to San Francisco, 400 mi away. He travels at a steady 50 mph. Beth leaves Los Angeles at 9:00 am and drives a steady 60 mph.a. Who gets to San Francisco first?b. How long does the first to arrive have to wait for the second?

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