to function properly, rainwater outflow pipe must drop exactly 1 inch for every 25 inches of horizontal distance. A 40 foot long rain water pipe runs under the edge of a roof. What is the vertical distance, in inches, the pipe bust drop between its ends? Round your number to the nearest tenth.
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40 ft x 12 to convert it to inches. 480 inches / 25 inches = 19.2 Inches dropped.