Answer:
0.5 pounds per square inches (ibs/in²)
Step-by-step explanation:
The pressure of an object refers to the force it exerts per unit area i.e. F/a. In this question, the force, F, is created by the weight, W, of the snowshoe. Hence, pressure is calculated thus:
P = W/A
Where; P = Pressure (ibs/in²)
W = Weight of object (ibs)
A = surface area (in²)
In this question, weight = 200 pounds, Area = 400 square inches
Hence, pressure = 200/400
Pressure (P) = 2/4
Pressure (P) = 0.5 ibs/in²