Trace Cunningham

Mathematics

21 August, 12:56

To function properly, a rainwater outflow pipe must drop exacty 1 inch for every 25 inches of horizontal distance. A design calls for a drainage pipe to drop 25 inches as it crosses a building 45 feet wide. Will the drainage pipe function properly?

A. The pipe does not drop enough vertically to function properly

B. The pipe drops too much vertically to function properly

C. The pipe will function properly

D. There is not enough information to determine if the pipe will function properly