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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?

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Answer:

9/10 or 0.9

Explanation:

As we move 50 feet horizontally, the far end of the ramp reaches 4.5 feet above ground level. Thus, the slope is m = rise / run = 4.5/50 = 9/10 or 0.9.

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