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

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1. We start with the total weight carried, which is $$ 72 $$ pounds.

2. The area of contact is given as $$ 36 $$ square inches.

3. To find the rate of pounds per square inch, we use the formula

$$
   \text{Rate} = \frac{\text{Total weight}}{\text{Area of contact}}
   $$

4. Substitute the given values into the formula:

$$
   \text{Rate} = \frac{72 \text{ pounds}}{36 \text{ square inches}}
   $$

5. Simplify the expression:

$$
   \text{Rate} = 2 \text{ pounds per square inch}
   $$

Thus, the answer is $$ 2 \text{ pounds/square inch} $$.
The rate is 2 pounds per square inch.

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