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A wheelchair ramp runs 36 inches and rises 3 inches. What is the rate of change?

A) 1/12
B) 12
C) 33
D) 39

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Answer:

1/12

Explanation:

User Kevin Raoofi
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Answer:

A) 1/12

Explanation:

We are told that a run of 36 inches corresponds to a rise of 3 inches.

The rate of change is generally calculate by taking the rise and dividing it by the run.

Here we have:

rate of change = rise/run= (3 inches)/(36 inches) = 1/12


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