Question

A hospital plans to build a wheelchair ramp. It's slope must be less than 1/12 . The entrance to the hospital is 70cm above the ground. What is the minimum horizontal distance needed for the ramp?

Oct 29, 2015

70/x < 1/12
x > 840 cm

Oct 29, 2015

Thanks!

Oct 29, 2015

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