Wheelchair ramp A 1-inch rise for a 16-inch run makes it easier for the wheelchair rider to ascend the ramp. a. How long must the ramp be to easily accommodate a 24-inch rise to the door? b. Draw a model of this ramp.
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The ratio of rise to run for the ramp is 1:16. This means for every 1 inch the ramp rises, it runs (or goes horizontally) 16 inches. So, if we need the ramp to rise 24 inches, we just multiply 24 by 16 to find the length of the ramp. 24 * 16 = 384 inches. So, the Show more…
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