A builder wishes to construct a ramp 24 feet long that rises to a height of 5; above level ground. What is the angle the ramp makes with horizontal?
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2) We are given the length of the ramp (hypotenuse) as 24 feet and the vertical height as 5 feet. 3) We can use the sine function to find the angle the ramp makes with the horizontal. The sine function is defined as the ratio of the opposite side (height) to the Show more…
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