220k views
22 votes
Franklin is loading a truck at work and his truck has a ramp that helps him move the boxes up. the incline of the ramp is 9 feet long and the top of the ramp is 3 feet off of the ground. what is the mechanical advantage of the incline franklin is using?

User Lashgar
by
5.9k points

1 Answer

11 votes

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Formula

MA = length of ramp / height

Givens

ramp length = 9 feet

height = 3 feet

Solution

MA = 9 / 3

MA = 3

Answer Mechanical advantage = 3

User Rakibul Haq
by
5.4k points