Question

The entrance ramp to an arena rises 4.5 feet for every 50 feet of horizontal distance it covers. What is the slope of the ramp ?

Answer 1

The slope will be 0.09

Explanation:

The slope of a surface is seen when one end or side is at a higher level than another or a rising or falling surface.

Slope of a surface is given by

Slope = rise / run

In the given case rise is 4.5 feet and the run is 50 feet

So

Slope = 4.5 / 50

Slope = 0,09

Answer 2

slope = .09

Explanation:

slope = change in y/ change in x

4.5 ft/ 50 ft

.09