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Leaking bucket Calculus 2 problem?

A construction crane lifts a 100-lb bucket originally containing 140 lb of sand at a constant rateThe sand leaks out at a constant rate so that there is only 70 lb of sand left when the crane reaches a height of 50 feetHow much work is done by the crane?Please show al explanation! Thanks!

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Constant rate so calculus not necessaryStarts by lifting 240 lb, ends by lifting 170 lb; so average is 205 lb lifted by 50 ftWork done is mgh Now you finish it off Regards - Ian P.SWho is al ?
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