If the ratio of rise to run is to be $\frac { 6 } { 11 }$ for some stairs and the measure of the run is 33 centimeters, find the measure of the rise to the nearest centimeter.
A) 28 cm
B) 33 cm
C) 17 cm
D) 18 cm

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To find the rise, use the ratio $\frac{6}{11} = \frac{\text{rise}}{33}$. Solving for rise gives rise = $\frac{6}{11} \times 33 = 18$ cm.

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If the Ratio of Rise to Run Is to Be $\frac { 6 } { 11 }$