A different scaffold that weighs 400 N supports two painters, one 500 N and the other 400 N. The reading in the left scale is 800 N.  What is the reading in the right-hand scale? Express your answer to two significant figures and include the units.

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A different scaffold that weighs 400 N supports two painters, one 500 N and the other 400 N. The reading in the left scale is 800 N. 

What is the reading in the right-hand scale? Express your answer to two significant figures and include the units. 

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