A ramp 12 metres long rises to a height of 3 metres. What is its ideal mechanical advantage?
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Correct answer to question 163 (Mechanical Comprehension): 4
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The mechanical advantage of an inclined plane is its length divided by its height: 12 / 3 = 4.
Updated: November 2026
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