Question

the pitch of a roof is defined as $\frac{rise}{rafter}$.
(a) determine the pitch of the roof shown.
(b) determine the slope of the line - segment from point $d$ to point $e$.

Explanation:

Step1: Recall pitch formula

The pitch of a roof is given by $\frac{\text{rise}}{\text{rafter}}$.

Step2: Identify rise and rafter values

The rise is 3 ft and the rafter is 24 ft.

Step3: Calculate the pitch

Pitch = $\frac{3}{24}=\frac{1}{8}$

Answer:

$\frac{1}{8}$