SOLUTION: Find the pitch of a roof. 2.8ft by 8.2ft.

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Question 1073817: Find the pitch of a roof. 2.8ft by 8.2ft.
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20060)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The pitch of a roof is calculated by the formula

Pitch = rise/run (followed by "-in-12")
Rise = 8.2 ft, Run = 2.8 ft.

Rise/Run = 8.2/2.8 = 2.93

Pitch = 2.93-in-12


Edwin
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