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Question 367853: I have a ramp or slope at 65 feet long. It rises up at 32 degrees. what is the height of the ramp from earth at the end . ?? Thank you. Answer by nerdybill(7384) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! I have a ramp or slope at 65 feet long. It rises up at 32 degrees. what is the height of the ramp from earth at the end . ??
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Applying a little trig...
Let h = height of ramp at end
then since
tan = opposite/hypotenuse
tan(32)= h/65
65*tan(32)= h
40.62 feet = h
