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A ramp has to be constructed

for a new public building. The
ramp should have an incline of
exactly 15. The building is
located 45 feet from the road.
What is the length of the ramp
to the nearest tenth of a foot?

1 Answer

7 votes

Answer:

x= 46.6ft

Step-by-step explanation:

cos 15= 45/x

x= 45/cos15

x= 46.6ft

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