Work = (magnitude of the force) x (distance in the direction of the force)
A 100-N force lifts an object 3 m. ==> (100 x 3) = 300 joules
B. A 250-N force moves an object 1 m. ==> (250 x 1) = 250 joules
C. A 25-N force moves an object 8 m. ==> (25 x 8) = 200 joules
D. A 600-N force is applied to an object
and moves it 0 m. ==> (600 x 0) = no work
Winner ! Least work.