Answer:
0.84 square in
Step-by-step explanation:
Since the capacity of the cable is proportional to its cross-sectional area. If a cable that is 0.3 sq in can hold 2500 lb then per square inch it can hold
2500 / 0.3 = 8333.33 lb/in
To old 7000 lb it the cross-sectional area would need to be
7000 / 8333.33 = 0.84 square in
10 and 2/3 = 32/3
32/3 x 8 = 256/3
256/3 = 85.33333333333 repeating
