The Load L That a Horizontal Beam Can Safely Support

question 2

Multiple Choice

The load L that a horizontal beam can safely support varies jointly as the width w and the square of the depth d . If a beam with width 2 inches and depth 12 inches safely supports up to 798 pounds, how many pounds can a beam of the same length that has a width of 4 inches and depth 10 inches be expected to support? Round to the nearest pound. Assume the two beams are made of the same material.

• A)884 lbs
• B)776 lbs
• C)1209 lbs
• D)1108 lbs
• E)443 lbs

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