Burl and Paul have a total weight of 1300 N. The tensions in the supporting ropes that support their scaffold add to 1700 N. The weight of the scaffold itself must be

A) 300 N.
B) 400 N.
C) 500 N.
D) 600 N.


Answer: B

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