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12 August, 15:27

The weight that can be safely supported by a 2 - by 6-inch support beam varies inversely with its length. A builder finds that a support beam that is 6 feet long will support 800 pounds. Find the weight that can be safely supported by a beam that is 16 feet long.

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  1. 12 August, 15:53
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    800/6=x/16 6x=12800 divide and get 2133 1/3
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