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Question:

Jo can lift a small car with the use of a lever.The short end of the steel rod is 8in from the fulcrum and the

long end is 8ft from the fulcrum.What is the maximun weight Jo can lift if he weighs 160LBS?

Answer:

Let x be the maximum weight Jo can lift. 160 lb * 8 ft (12 in / 1 ft) x * 8 in Solve for x, x 1920 lb
he can lift 1902 or 1920

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