Solve the problem.
-An old house has a basement stairway that has steps with 7.25 inch risers and 10 inch treads. What is the slope of the stairway?
A)2.75
B)0.73
C)7.25
D)1.38

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The slope of the stairway is calculated as the rise over run, which in this case is 7.25 inches (rise) over 10 inches (tread). Therefore, the slope = 7.25 / 10 = 0.725, which rounds to 0.73.

Solve the Problem. -An Old House Has a Basement Stairway That Has Steps