SOLUTION: CARPENTRY When building a stairway, a carpenter considers the ratio of risers to tread. If each stair being built is to have a width of 1 foot and a height of 8 inches, what wil

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: CARPENTRY
When building a stairway, a carpenter considers the ratio of risers to tread. If each stair being built is to have a width of 1 foot and a height of 8 inches, what will the slope of the stairway?

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I would be very much appreicated if you could tell me how to do this and the answer!thanx
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Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If each stair being built is to have a width of 1 foot and a height of 8 inches, what will the slope of the stairway?
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slope = rise/run = 8 in/ 12 in = 2/3
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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