SOLUTION: If the ratio of the rise to run on the pitch of a roof is 5/8 and the rise is 20 feet, what is the run?

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Question 865558: If the ratio of the rise to run on the pitch of a roof is 5/8 and the rise is 20 feet, what is the run?

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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%28rise%29%2F%28run%29+=+%285%2F8%29%284%2F4%29+=+20%2F32, run is 32ft