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-The weight that a horizontal beam can support varies inversely as the length of the beam. Suppose that a 5-m beam can support 280 kg. How many kilograms can a 1-m beam support?
A)56 kg
B)0.0007 kg
C)1400 kg
D)0.0179 kg

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The weight a beam can support is inversely proportional to its length, meaning if the length is reduced, the weight it can support increases. Given a 5-m beam supports 280 kg, a 1-m beam (1/5 the length) can support 5 times as much, so 280 kg * 5 = 1400 kg.

Solve. -The Weight That a Horizontal Beam Can Support Varies Inversely