SOLUTION: Solve the problem. Please show all of your work. A college has a stairway in the business wing that has steps that are 8 inches high and 9.2 inches across. What is the slope of

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Question 626871: Solve the problem. Please show all of your work.
A college has a stairway in the business wing that has steps that are 8 inches high and 9.2 inches across. What is the slope of the stairs?

Answer by reviewermath(1029) About Me  (Show Source):
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slope = rise/run
= 8/9.2
= highlight%2820%2F23%29 or 0.87.