Since 1 ton is 2,000 lbs, each Crib Jack can life 30,000 lbs. It's going to take 2 Crib Jacks, because the extra 5,000 lbs in belongings were removed, leaving the house at a weight of 60,000 lbs.
Answer:
91.67%
Step-by-step explanation:
To achieve balance, the momentum on both sides must be
equal so that it cancels out. Momentum is simply the product of mass and
distance, therefore:
50 pounds * 6 ft = 100 pounds * X
X = 3 ft
Hence B must be placed 3 ft from the pivot.