SOLUTION: A roof rises 2.7 feet vertically and 8.1 feet horizontally. What is the grade of the roof?

Algebra ->  Coordinate Systems and Linear Equations  -> Linear Equations and Systems Word Problems -> SOLUTION: A roof rises 2.7 feet vertically and 8.1 feet horizontally. What is the grade of the roof?      Log On


   

Question 391107: A roof rises 2.7 feet vertically and 8.1 feet horizontally. What is the grade of the roof?
Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A roof rises 2.7 feet vertically and 8.1 feet horizontally. What is the grade of the roof?
.
"Grade" is the slope, which is rise/run:
2.7/8.1 = 27/81 = 1/3