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?

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Sajeed Kannoje · Answer 1 · 2016-02-07T02:28:46+0000

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

Vicnoob · Answer 2 · 2016-02-12T12:58:03+0000

Answer:

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