Asked by Hannah

Bob (200kg) and Sally (40kg) want to make a see saw that will balance when they are both on 8it. If the board they have is 5m long, where should the fulcrum be placed?

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Answered by DrBob222
x is distance from fulcrum for Bob.
Then 5-x = distance for Sally.
200*x = 40*(5-x)
Solve for x and 5-x.
Answered by Hannah
thank you very much! :)
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