Question

A mother and daughter are on a seesaw in the park. How far from the center must the 124 lb mother sit in order to balance the 46 lb daughter sitting 8 ft from the center. Answer in ft

1. 4.31

2. 2.35

3. 3.08

4. 3.47

5. 3.36

6. 3.94

7. 1.99

8. 3.646

9. 2.96

10. 2.435

Answer 1

2.97 ft

Step-by-step explanation:

for balance ;

suppose mother is sitting on the right

clockwise moment = anti-clockwise moment

124*x = 46*8

124x = 368

x = 2.97 ft