If Each Step of a Staircase Rises 9 Inches, Then

question 7

Multiple Choice

If each step of a staircase rises 9 inches, then the height of the staircase above the base is proportional to the number of steps. What is the constant of proportionality?

• A)9
• B)6
• C)4.5
• D)3

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