Question: The safe load for a beam is given by the equation in the image below. Determine the constant of variation when a properly oriented 2

The safe load for a beam is given by the equation in the image below. Determine the constant of variation when a properly oriented 2" x 6" x 16' beam safely supports a load of 810 pounds, and then find the safe load (to the nearest pound) for a 2" x 6" x 20' beam of the same wood.

  • A) 540 pounds
  • B) 648 pounds
  • C) 842 pounds
  • D) 1080 pounds
  • E) 2700 pounds

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