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Topic: How to Multiply a Ratio?
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hightone

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How to Multiply a Ratio?
Posted: Oct 11, 2005 2:26 AM
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Hi,

I need help to figure how to do this problem: 10 x 1:12.

My goal actually is to find the height of a ramp where the slope of
each section is 1:12 (what does that mean?) and the base is 10.00 m.

Thank you,
Tone


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