The Coiled Spring of a Toy Supports the Weight of a Child.The

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Multiple Choice

The coiled spring of a toy supports the weight of a child.The spring is compressed a distance of 1.6 inches by the weight of a 35-pound child.The toy will not work properly if its spring is compressed more than 6 inches.What is the weight of the heaviest child who should be allowed to use the toy? (Round your answer to two decimal places. ) ​

• A)136.25 lb
• B)126.25 lb
• C)131.25 lb
• D)35 lb
• E)141.25 lb

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