Solve the problem.A construction crane lifts a 100-lb bucket originally containing 140 lb of sand at a constant rate. The sand leaks out at a constant rate so that there is only 70 lb of sand left when the crane reaches a height of 90 feet. How much work is done by the crane?

A. 3375 ft ? lb
B. 18,450 ft ? lb
C. 21,600 ft ? lb
D. 9450 ft ? lb


Answer: B

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