Solve the Problem $\frac { 1 } { 4 }$ In When A

question 126

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-A bathroom scale is compressed $\frac { 1 } { 4 }$ in. when a $220 \mathrm { lb }$ person stands on it. Assuming that the scale behaves like a spring that obeys Hooke's law, how much does someone who compresses the scale $\frac { 1 } { 8 }$ in. weigh?

• A) 110 lb
• B) 55 lb
• C) 440 lb
• D) 165 lb