The weight P in pounds that a beam can safely carry is inversely proportional to the distance D in feet between the supports of the beam. For a certain type of wooden beam,
K←
5,400
P= What distance between supports is needed to carry 900 lb?
D
uestion:
For the beam to support a weight of 900 lb, the distance between the supports needs to be no more than feet.
(Simplify your answer. Round to two decimal places as needed.)