Solve the Problem. -The Weight That a Horizontal Beam Can Support Varies Inversely

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Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-The weight that a horizontal beam can support varies inversely as the length of the beam. Suppose that a 10-m beam can support 560 kg. How many kilograms can a 2-m beam support?

• A) 0.0004 kg
• B) 0.0357 kg
• C) 28 kg
• D) 2800 kg

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