Solve the problem.The distance D that a spring is stretched by a hanging object is directly proportional to the weight W of the object. If a 9-kg object stretches a spring 40cm, how far will a 2-kg weight stretch the spring?

A. 4.44444444 cm
B. 8.89 cm
C. 51 cm
D. 0.45 cm


Answer: B

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