SOLUTION: Wheelchair Ramps: The ANSI states that the slope of a wheelchair ramp must not exceed 1/12. A ramp must be 14 inches high. What is the minimum length of this ramp so it meets AN

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Question 34864: Wheelchair Ramps:
The ANSI states that the slope of a wheelchair ramp must not exceed 1/12. A ramp must be 14 inches high. What is the minimum length of this ramp so it meets ANSI requirements?
The answer is 168 inches.
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Answer by stanbon(48568) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The ANSI states that the slope of a wheelchair ramp must not exceed 1/12. A ramp must be 14 inches high. What is the minimum length of this ramp so it meets ANSI requirements?
Set up a proportion:
1 in of rise/12 inches of run = 14 inches of rise /x inches of run
x=12(14)= 168 inches of run
Cheers,
Stan H.