Question

A ramp used to remove furniture from a moving truck has a slope of 2/5.

The height of the ramp is 4 feet. How far does the base of the ramp extend from the end of the truck?

Answer 1

you would graph the slope and you'd find the length of the base. you'd use the equation y=2/5x+4
the base would be 10
hope this helps

Answer 2

The base of the ramp extend from the end of the truck by 10 feet

Explanation:

Given

Slope of the ramp ,
`m=(y)/(x)=(2)/(5)`

Height of the ramp , y= 4 feet

Thus the distance between the base of the ramp and end of the truck is given by
`x=(y)/(slope)`

=>
`x=(4* 5)/(2)feet=10feet`

Thus the base of the ramp extend from the end of the truck by 10 feet