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What is the slope of the segment shown for a staircase with 10−inch treads and 7.75−inch riWhat is the slope of the segment shown for a staircase with 10−inch treads and 7.75−inch risers?sers?

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The slope of a step with risers and the threads is given by:


slope= (rider's \ measure)/(thread's \ measure)

Given that the staircase has 10−inch treads and 7.75−inch risers, the slope of the staircase is given by:

slope = 7.75 / 10 = 0.775
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