A piece of climbing equipment at a playground is 6 feet high and extends 4 feet horizontally. A piece of climbing equipment at a
gym is 10 feet high and extends 6 feet horizontally. Which statement best compares the slopes of the two pieces of equipment? A. Because 5/3 > 3/2, the slope of the climbing equipment at the gym is greater.
B. Because 5/3 2/3, the slope of the climbing equipment at the gym is greater.
D. Because 3/5 < 2/3, the slope of the climbing equipment at the playground is greater.
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