Question

the image below shows the beginning of a staircase. calculate the pitch line (or the slope) if the rise on the step is 7 inches and the run on the step is 10 inches. write your answer as a decimal rounded to the nearest tenths. did you know: a rise between 7 and 7 - 3/4 inches and a run depth of 10 - 11 inches are fine - tuned. people are accustomed to using stairs within these ranges. - home depot, how to build a staircase

Explanation:

Step1: Recall slope formula

The slope (m) is given by the formula $m=\frac{\text{Rise}}{\text{Run}}$.

Step2: Substitute values

Here, the rise is 7 inches and the run is 10 inches. So $m = \frac{7}{10}=0.7$.

Answer:

0.7