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In Mathematics / Middle School | 2014-11-23

The slope of a ramp from the sidewalk to the street has to be [tex]\frac{1}{20}[/tex]. The height of the ramp is 2.5 inches. What is the horizontal length (in inches) of the ramp?

Asked by badwolfgirl24601

Answer (2)

The ratio is 1:20 so if you need to go up 2.5 inches you need to travel 2.5x20 inches horizontally. 2.5x20=50 inches.

Answered by psjury | 2024-06-10

The horizontal length of the ramp is calculated using the slope ratio of 20 1 ​ and the height of 2.5 inches. With the formula, the horizontal length (run) resulted in 50 inches. Therefore, the ramp extends 50 inches horizontally.
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Answered by psjury | 2024-11-19