Solve the variation problem.The intensity I of light varies inversely as the square of the distance D from the source. If the intensity of illumination 5 feet from a light is 2 foot-candles, what is the intensity 15 ft from the light?

A. 2 foot-candles
B. 1 foot-candles
C.  foot-candles
D.  foot-candles


Answer: D

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