Question

Please help I’m struggling 20 points

A pitched roof has a rise of 12.9 meters. If the rise to span ratio is 1:3, what is the span of the roof?

A) 40 meters
B) 6.2 meters
C) 4.3 meters
D) 38.7 meters

Answer 1

38.7 because 12.9 times 3 is 38.7

Answer 2

D) 38.7 meters

Explanation:

A pitched roof has a rise of 12.9 meters

If the rise to span ratio is 1:3 than the 1 represents 12.9

so 12.9 x 3 = 38.7