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

question 131

Multiple Choice

Solve.
-The weight that a horizontal beam can support varies inversely as the length of the beam. Suppose that a 2-m beam can support 580 kg. How many kilograms can a 5-m beam support?

• A) 0.0172 kg
• B) 58 kg
• C) 0.0043 kg
• D) 232 kg

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