Final answer:
The rate of change for the wheelchair ramp is the rise divided by the run, which calculates to 1/12, not 12. Therefore, the statement is false.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question asks whether the statement about the rate of change for a wheelchair ramp that runs 36 inches (the run) and rises 3 inches (the rise) is 12 is true or false.
The rate of change, also known as the slope, is calculated using the formula slope (rate of change) = rise/run.
In this case, the rise is 3 inches and the run is 36 inches.
To find the rate of change for the wheelchair ramp, we divide the rise by the run:
- Rise = 3 inches
- Run = 36 inches
- Rate of Change = Rise / Run = 3/36 = 1/12
Thus, the rate of change of the ramp is 1/12, not 12. Therefore, the correct answer is B) False.