Mathematics
Mathematics, 23.09.2021 09:50, robert7248

Each step of the stairs leading from room 9 to room 107 in the Academy Building has a vertical rise of 7 inches and a horizontal run of 12 inches. Each step of the marble staircase leading to the Assembly Hall has a vertical rise of 5.5 inches and a horizontal run of 13 inches. (a) Which flight of stairs do you think is steeper? Why?
(b) Calculate the ratio rise/run for each flight of stairs, and verify that the greater ratio belongs to the flight you thought to be steeper.

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