A Builder Wishes to Construct a Ramp 23 Feet Long $11 ^ { \circ }$

Multiple Choice

A builder wishes to construct a ramp 23 feet long that rises to a height of 4.5 feet above level ground. Approximate the angle that the ramp should make with the horizontal. Round the answer to the nearest degree.

A) $11 ^ { \circ }$
B) $78 ^ { \circ }$
C) $79 ^ { \circ }$
D) $12 ^ { \circ }$
E) $17 ^ { \circ }$