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Chapter 4: Q. 280 (page 495)

The slope of the roof shown here is measured with a 12" level and a ruler. What is the slope of this roof?

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The slope is811.

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Step 1. Given information

The figure is,

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Step 2. Determine the slope

  • From the figure, it is observed that the run is 11'' and the rise is 8''.
  • Determine the slope.

slope=riserun=811

  • So, the slope of the given figure is 811.

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