The slope of a roof is called the pitch, and it is found the same way as slope. What is the pitch of a roof that has a height of 9 ft and a horizontal run of 7?

A) 2/3
B) 3/2
C) 7/9
D) 9/7

PLEASE TELL ME HOW TO GET THE ANSWER AND NOT ONLY THE ANSWER. Thank you!

Question

The slope of a roof is called the pitch, and it is found the same way as slope. What is the pitch of a roof that has a height of 9 ft and a horizontal run of 7?

A) 2/3
B) 3/2
C) 7/9
D) 9/7

PLEASE TELL ME HOW TO GET THE ANSWER AND NOT ONLY THE ANSWER.  Thank you!

matlee · Answer

D

anonymous · Answer

Read the last part, please.

campbell_st · Answer

slope is 

$$slope = \frac{rise}{run}$$

so then using the information rise = 9, run = 7

$$slope = \frac{9}{7}$$

anonymous · Answer

Thank you very much, @campbell_st !