Solve the problem. Round as appropriate.The intensity I of light varies inversely as the square of the distance D from the source. If the intensity of illumination on a screen 5 ft from a light is 3 foot-candles, find the intensity on a screen 20 ft from the light.

A. 3/16 foot-candle
B. 3/17 foot-candle
C. 2 foot-candles
D. 1 3/16 foot-candles


Answer: A

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