Question

Wheelchair access ramps have a rise of 1 metre for every 14 metres of base length.what is the base length for a ramp with a rise of 0.4 metres

Answer 1

Answer: 5.6m

If 1m = 14m base

Then 0.4m = x base length

Cross Multiply ,

x=5.6m

Answer 2

1m =14meter

so,0.4m=14*0.4

=5.6m base length