Geometry, NAP-G4-CA12 A ramp rises 1 metre for every 8 metres of its base length. If it rises 0.7 metres, what is its base length? `5.6\ text(metres)` `8.7\ text(metres)` `11.4\ text(metres)` `16\ text(metres)` Show Answers Only `5.6\ text(metres)` Show Worked Solution `text(Base length)` `= 8 xx 0.7` `=5.6\ text(metres)`
Geometry, NAP-I4-NC07 Vinny made a ramp to access his tree house that is 1.5 metres high. The ratio of the horizontal length of the ramp to its height is `8:1`. What is the horizontal length of the ramp? `text(8 metres)` `text(12 metres)` `text(16 metres)` `text(24 metres)` Show Answers Only `text(12 metres)` Show Worked Solution `text(Ratio)` `= 8:1` `= (8 xx 1.5):(1 xx 1.5)` `= 12:1.5` `:.\ text(Horizontal length is 12 metres.)`