The weight of rocket is 16000 lbs. The weight reduces by 800 lbs during each hour of space travel. Find the weight of the rocket after "t" hours of space travel.

16000 + 800t lbs

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16000 - 800t lbs

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800t lbs

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800t -16000 lbs

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Solution

The correct option is B 16000 - 800t lbs
Initial, weight of rocket = 16000 lbs
Reduction in weight each hour = 800 lbs
Weight reduced in "t" hours = 800t
Weight of the rocket after "t" hours = 16000 - 800t lbs

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