3.5 degrees in 24 feet is how many inches of slope

Trigonometry. a = tan(A) * b (see picture below)

a = slope you are looking for

b = 24' = 288" so,

a = tan(3.5°)*288 = 0.06116262 * 288 = 17.614834603 inch or approx 17-39/64"

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