Watch the introductory video and complete the activity below. When you have finished the activity, watch the Your Turn: Example II video.

Identify which process standards are being utilized as you examine the following activity that utilizes TEKS G(9)(A).

A builder needs to create a wheelchair ramp that leads to a stage. According to ramp specifications in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines, the maximum incline should not exceed a ratio of 1 inch of vertical rise for every 12 inches of horizontal run. He proposes a wheelchair ramp that has a rise of 24 inches and an angle of incline of 4°. Determine if the ramp will meet the ADA specifications.


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