Question

The maximum slope of a wheelchair ramp is 1:12. For a wheelchair ramp made with these specifications, what angle does the ramp make with the ground? Round your answer to the nearest hundredth.

a
8.24

b
4.76

c
6.91

d
5.39

Answer 1

Answer: B

Step-by-step explanation: Maximum slope for hand-propelled wheelchair ramps should be 1" of rise to every 12" of length (4.8 degree angle; 8.3% grade). To the nearest hundredth would be 4.76 so, B.