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The “rise to run” ratio of the roof of a house determines the steepness of the roof. The rise to run ratio of the roof in the figure is 3 to 4. Determine the maximum height in the attic of the house if the house is 32 feet wide.
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It is a ratio that determines the steepness of a roof. In this case, the ratio is given as 3 to 4. This means that for every 4 feet of horizontal distance (run), the roof rises 3 feet. Show more…
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