Question

problem 6
the americans with disabilities act of 1990, or ada, is a civil
rights act that protects americans with disabilities from
discrimination.
it requires that public entities make their programs, services,
and activities accessible.
one requirement is that public wheelchair ramps must have a
maximum slope of \\( \frac { 1 } { 12 } \\).
does this ramp fit the requirement?
yes no

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate the slope of the ramp

The slope formula is \(m=\frac{\text{rise}}{\text{run}}\). Here, the rise is \(15\) ft and the run is \(150\) ft. So, \(m = \frac{15}{150}\).

Step2: Simplify the fraction

Simplify \(\frac{15}{150}\) by dividing both the numerator and denominator by \(15\). \(\frac{15\div15}{150\div15}=\frac{1}{10}\).

Step3: Compare with the required slope

The required maximum slope is \(\frac{1}{12}\). Since \(\frac{1}{10}>\frac{1}{12}\) (because when the numerators are the same, the fraction with the smaller denominator is larger).

Answer:

No