Math, asked by bugaboomlady, 10 months ago

To function properly, a rainwater outflow pipe must drop exactly 1 inch for every 25 inches of horizontal distance. A 40 feet long rainwater pipe runs under the edge of a roof. What is the vertical distance, in inches, the pipe must drop between its ends? Round your answer to the nearest tenth.

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Answered by amitnrw
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the pipe must drop 19.2 inch between its ends

for a 40 ft long if Drop of 1 inch for every 25 inches

Step-by-step explanation:

a rainwater outflow pipe  drop exactly 1 inch for every 25 inches of horizontal distance

Horizontal Distance = 40 feet

1 feet  = 12 inches

40 feet = 40 * 12 = 480 inches

For Every 25 inches drop would be= 1 inch

=> for 1 inch Drop would be = 1/25 inch

=> for 480  inches drop would be  = 480/25

= 19.2 inch

the pipe must drop 19.2 inch between its ends

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