Question

which is steeper, a slide that rises 3 feet for every 2 feet of run, or a sliding pole that rises 5 feet for every 3 feet of run.

Answer 1

A sliding pole that rises 5 feet for every 3 feet of run.

Answer 2

the sliding pole with rise/run = 5/3

Explanation:

If you compare the rise of each for a run of 6 ft, you find the first (slide) has a rise of 3·3 = 9 ft, while the second (pole) has a rise of 2·5 = 10 ft. Hence the sliding pole is steeper.