To function properly, a rainwater outflow pipe must drop exactly 1 inch for every 25 inches of horizontal distance. A 40 feet long rainwater pipe runs under the edge of a roof. What is the vertical distance, in inches, the pipe must drop between its ends? Round your answer to the nearest tenth.
1 inch drop for every 25 inches length 40 feet= 12 x 40 = 480 inches There are 19.2-25 inch lengths in 480 inches. So there is a 19.2 inch drop in 40 feet.
