Question

The distance at which Nilesh can throw a javelin is inversely proportional to the weight of the javelin. Nilesh can throw a 1.5 pound javelin exactly 260 feet. How far would Nilesh be able to throw a two pound javelin, in feet, assuming all other factors remain constant? (Disregard units when inputting your answer.)

• A. 195
• B. 205
• C. 207
• D. 211

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

195

Given Nile sh can throw javelin is inversely proportional to weight of javelin

He can throw javelin weight $1.5$ pond up to $160$ feet

Than he can throw javelin weight 2 pond up to =$\frac{260\times 1.5}{2}=195$ feet