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Algebra: Structure And Method, Book 1
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Author:Richard G. Brown, Mary P. Dolciani, Robert H. Sorgenfrey, William L. Cole
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Chapter12: Quadratic Functions
Section12.8: Joint And Combined Variation
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1. In a balanced seesaw, the weight W varies inversely as the distance D from the
fulcrum. If a weight of 90 lbs is placed 6 ft from the fulcrum, how far from the
fulcrum on the other side must a weight of 135 Ibs be placed in order to balance
the seesaw? (Ibs is pound)
2. A photocopy machine can finish 500 pages in 1 minute. How many books of 250
pages can the machine copy in 20 minutes?
Transcribed Image Text:1. In a balanced seesaw, the weight W varies inversely as the distance D from the fulcrum. If a weight of 90 lbs is placed 6 ft from the fulcrum, how far from the fulcrum on the other side must a weight of 135 Ibs be placed in order to balance the seesaw? (Ibs is pound) 2. A photocopy machine can finish 500 pages in 1 minute. How many books of 250 pages can the machine copy in 20 minutes?
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