An Inclined Ramp Is to Be Built So That It

question 226

Multiple Choice

An inclined ramp is to be built so that it reaches a height of 12 ft over a 18 ft run. (See the illustration.) Braces are placed every 6 ft. Find the height of braces x and y.

• A) x is equal to 4 ft, y is equal to 8 ft.
• B) x is equal to 11 ft, y is equal to 22 ft.
• C) x is equal to 3 ft, y is equal to 22 ft.
• D) x is equal to 3 ft, y is equal to 6 ft.
• E) x is equal to 7 ft, y is equal to 14 ft.

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