The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that the slope of a wheelchair ramp be no greater than 1:10. Which of the following is the minimum length of a ramp needed to provide access to a door that is 2.3 feet above the sidewalk?
A. 23 feet
B. 14 feet
C. 32 feet
D. 30 feet
Therefore, the Correct Answer is A.
More Questions on TEAS 7 Math
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Q #1: Which of the following is the best estimate of the number of centimeters (cm) in 10 yards? (Note: 1 yard=3 feet; 1 foot =12 inches; 1 inch =2.54 cm)
A. 720 cm
B. 880 cm
C. 960 cm
D. 914 cm
Answer Explanation
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Q #2: A recipe calls for 4 teaspoons of vanilla. 1 teaspoon equals approximately 4.98 mL. Which of the following is the correct amount of vanilla in mL?
A. 5.35 mL
B. 50.7 mL
C. 19.92 mL
D. 12.25 mL
Answer Explanation
We need to find the mL in 4 teaspoons from the given information.
If we let x represent the amount of vanilla in mL, and set a proportion equation with number of teaspoons as numerator and mL as denominator, then:
Find the value of x by cross-products
Therefore, 4 teaspoons equal 19.92 mL.
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Q #3: Which of the following is the independent variable in the equation below? y(x)=7+8x
A. y
B. 7
C. x
D. 8
Answer Explanation
