Question Holly wants to carry 72 pounds of potatoes using a bag with a single shoulder strap. The area of contact between the strap and Holly's shoulder is 36 square inches. Assuming the weight is evenly distributed, what is the rate of pounds per square inch? Provide your answer below: pounds/square inch

To find the rate of pounds per square inch, divide the total weight of the potatoes by the area of contact. So, if Holly is carrying 72 pounds of potatoes over 36 square inches of her shoulder, the calculations would look like this: 72 pounds ÷ 36 square inches = 2 pounds per square inch. So the rate is 2 pounds per square inch.