document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=81442>Question 81442</A>This question is from textbook <A HREF=http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0078603919/algebrahomeworkh>Algebra 1</A><BR>\n" );
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document.write( "  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?\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( ".     l (- riser <BR>\n" );
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document.write( "I would be very much appreicated if you could tell me how to do this and the answer!thanx </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "slope = rise/run = 8 in/ 12 in = 2/3<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H. </SPAN>\n" );
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