7th grade--how do I determine the slope of a set of stairs? Thanks
you find it by measuring thr rise over the run i.e. the vertical distance divided by the horizontal distance.
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You're welcome! To determine the slope of a set of stairs, you need to measure the rise and the run. The rise refers to the vertical height or distance between one step and the next, while the run is the horizontal distance from the front edge of one step to the front edge of the next step.
Once you have measured the rise and run, you can calculate the slope by dividing the rise by the run. The slope is the ratio of the vertical change (rise) to the horizontal change (run). In mathematical terms, it can be expressed as:
Slope = Rise / Run
For example, if the rise of the stairs is 60 inches and the run is 120 inches, you would divide 60 by 120 to get a slope of 0.5.
Keep in mind that the slope of the stairs can also be expressed as a fraction, decimal, or percentage, depending on your preference or specific requirements.