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In Mathematics / Middle School | 2014-09-23

Wheelchair ramps for access to public buildings are allowed a maximum of one inch of vertical increase for every one foot of horizontal distance.

Would a ramp that is 10 feet long and 8 inches tall meet this guideline?

Asked by desireefendley

Answer (3)

yes, if it were anything more than 10 inches tall, however, it would not.

Answered by austinscriver | 2024-06-10

Yes, it will meet the guideline. For one foot of horizontal distance and a maximum of one inch of vertical increase.
Given that, a ramp that is 10 feet long and 8 inches tall meet this guideline.
What is slope of a line?
The slope of the line is the ratio of the rise to the run, or rise divided by the run . It describes the steepness of line in the coordinate plane .
To find the slope , divide the rise (the length of the vertical segment) by the run (the length of the horizontal segment).
Here, run = 10 feet and rise = 8 feet.
Now, slope = 8/10
= 0.8 feet
Yes, it will meet the guideline. For one foot of horizontal distance and a maximum of one inch of vertical increase.
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Answered by bhoopendrasisodiya34 | 2024-06-16

The ramp meets the accessibility guideline because its rise of 8 inches does not exceed the maximum allowed rise of 10 inches for a 10-foot length. The calculated slope of approximately 6.67% is also well within safe limits. Therefore, the ramp is compliant with accessibility standards.
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Answered by bhoopendrasisodiya34 | 2024-10-01

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