Solve the Problem $$W ( h ) = m \left( \frac { 4000 } { 4000 + h } \right) ^ { 2 }$$

question 203

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-If an object weighs m pounds at sea level, then its weight W (in pounds) at a height of h miles above sea level is given approximately by W(h) $$W ( h ) = m \left( \frac { 4000 } { 4000 + h } \right) ^ { 2 }$$ . How much will a man who weighs 165 pounds at sea level
Weigh on the top of a mountain which is 14,494 feet above sea level? Round to the nearest hundredth of a
Pound, if necessary.

• A) 164.77 pounds
• B) 165.23 pounds
• C) 165 pounds
• D) 7.72 pounds

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