Solve the problem.
-An old house has a basement stairway that has steps with 7.25 inch risers and 7 inch treads. What is the slope of the stairway?
A) 0.97
B) 10.36
C) 1.04
D) -0.25

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The slope of the stairway is calculated as the rise over run, which in this case is 7.25 inches (rise) over 7 inches (run). Slope = rise/run = 7.25/7 = 1.0357, which rounds to 1.04.

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