Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

A straight ramp is formed by joining two right triangles back-to-back along a common vertical side of 12 m. The first triangle has a horizontal base of 9 m. The second triangle has a sloping side of 20 m and the same 12 m vertical side. Find the total horizontal length of the ramp. a) 26  m26\;\text{m} b) 24  m24\;\text{m} c) 25  m25\;\text{m} d) 29  m29\;\text{m}

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