Question

The weight of rocket is 9584 lbs. The weight of rocket drops by 90 lbs during each hour of space travel. Find the weight of the rocket after "p" hours.

• A. 9584 - 90p lbs
• B. 9584 + 90p lbs
• C. 90p lbs
• D. 90p - 9584 lbs

Answer 1

The correct option is A 9584 - 90p lbs

Initial, weight of rocket = 9584 lbs
Reduction in weight each hour = 90 lbs
Weight reduced in "p" hours = 90p
Weight of the rocket after "p" hours = 9584 - 90p lbs