8. According to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the slope of a wheelchair ramp must be no greater than 1/12 (1 foot gain in height for every 12 feet of horizontal distance). What is the length of ramp needed to gain a height of 4 feet? Round your answer to the nearest tenth of a foot.

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8. According to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the slope of a wheelchair ramp must be no greater than 1/12 (1
foot gain in height for every 12 feet of horizontal distance). What is the length of ramp needed to gain a height of 4
feet? Round your answer to the nearest tenth of a foot.
The ramp is
feet long.
Transcribed Image Text:8. According to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the slope of a wheelchair ramp must be no greater than 1/12 (1 foot gain in height for every 12 feet of horizontal distance). What is the length of ramp needed to gain a height of 4 feet? Round your answer to the nearest tenth of a foot. The ramp is feet long.
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