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a ramp is 1 foot high. the base of the ramp extends 14 ft along the side of the building. how long is the sloped part of the ramp?

 Feb 9, 2015

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We have, using the Pythagorean Theorem...   √(14^2 + 1^2) = √197 = about 14.04 ft.

 

 Feb 9, 2015
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We have, using the Pythagorean Theorem...   √(14^2 + 1^2) = √197 = about 14.04 ft.

 

CPhill Feb 9, 2015

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