The weight needed to balance a lever varies inversely with the distance
from the fulcrum to the weight. A 120-lb weight is placed on a lever, 5 ft from the fulcrum. What amount of weight should be placed 8 foot from the fulcrum to be balanced.
A). 120
B). 75
C). 8
D). 125
i think, not 100% sure, like 90% sure, it's B. 75.
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