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Question 85313: hey,

I'm really stuck on this problem: Jason can lift a small car with the use of a lever. The short end of the steel rod is 8 inches from the fulcrum and the long end is 8 feet from the fulcrum. What is the maximum weight Jason can lift if he weighs 160 pounds.

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Answer by checkley75(3666) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
8X=8*12*160
8X=15,360
X=15,360/8
X=1920 LBS. IS THE MAX. WEIGHT HE CAN LIFT.