If the Ratio of Rise to Run Is to Be $\frac { 2 } { 3 }$

question 4

Multiple Choice

If the ratio of rise to run is to be $\frac { 2 } { 3 }$ for some stairs and the measure of the run is 24 centimeters, find the measure of the rise to the nearest centimeter.

• A)36 cm
• B)15 cm
• C)16 cm
• D)26 cm
• E)31 cm