A 475-Pound Trailer Is Sitting on an Exit Ramp Inclined

question 50

Multiple Choice

A 475-pound trailer is sitting on an exit ramp inclined at 32° on Highway 35.How much force is required to keep the trailer from rolling back down the exit ramp? Round your answer to two decimal places.

• A)383.93 pounds
• B)365.05 pounds
• C)402.82 pounds
• D)327.27 pounds
• E)251.71 pounds

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