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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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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