Solve. -The Distance D That a Spring Is Stretched by a a Hanging

question 155

Multiple Choice

Solve.
-The distance D that a spring is stretched by a hanging object varies directly as the weight W of the object. If a 16-kg object stretches a spring 76 cm, find the distance when the weight is 19-kg. Round to the nearest Hundredths when necessary.

• A)4.75 cm
• B)111 cm
• C)90.25 cm
• D)4 cm

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