A builder wishes to construct a ramp 23 feet long that rises to a height of 9.0 feet above level ground. Approximate the angle that the ramp should make with the horizontal. (Round your answer to one decimal place.)
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Step 1: Calculate the sine of the angle: \[\sin(\theta) = \frac{9}{23}\] Show more…
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