Concept explainers
To find: the slope of the cliff.
Answer to Problem 1CYU
The slope of the cliff is: 6
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Rises 18 inches for every horizontal change of 3 inches
Calculation:
Slope is the ratio of the rise or the vertical change, to the run, or the horizontal change. Since, the value of rise is 18 inches and the value of run is 3 inches.
Thus, slope of the cliff is:
Conclusion:
Therefore, the slope of the cliff is: 6
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