An access ramp needs to rise 24 inches. If the ramp is to have a slope ratio of 1:8, what horizontal distance is needed to build the ramp? Give the answer in feet.

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A slope ratio of 1:8 means that for every 8 inches of horizontal distance, the height increases by 1 inch. To rise 24 inches, we need to multiply 24 by the ratio, which gives us 192 inches of horizontal distance. However, we need to convert inches to feet, so we divide 192 by 12, which gives us 16 feet. Therefore, the answer is A - 16 feet.

An Access Ramp Needs to Rise 24 Inches