Asked by Ghadeer NasEr on May 10, 2024
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An access ramp to a freeway extends horizontally a distance of 280 feet while it rises a total of 10 feet. Find the slope of the access ramp.
A) 270
B) 128\frac { 1 } { 28 }281
C) 28
D) 290
E) 2928\frac { 29 } { 28 }2829
Access Ramp
A sloped surface designed to allow people with disabilities to enter or exit buildings.
Horizontally
In a direction parallel to the horizon or to the x-axis in a plane coordinate system.
- Understand the concept of slope as a measure of steepness.
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AJ
Amanda JonesMay 13, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The slope of a ramp is calculated by dividing the vertical rise by the horizontal run. In this case, the slope = 10 feet (rise) / 280 feet (run) = 1/28.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the concept of slope as a measure of steepness.