layout of ramp

(My Grandmother's House--looks like she is sitting by the fire reading)

Sketch of the entrance to her house.

Dimensions Of the Stairs:

2.33 feet from the ground to the threshold of the door(height of the stairs).
6.25 feet from the edge of the first step to the threshold of the door(length of the stairs).

Task:

What is the Ratio of the ramp you created?
Using the least amount of space, and by following the 'Accessibility Guidelines', determine the length of the ramp.
Determine the Angles created when using these specifications, and will these angles ever change? (please explain)
Answer these questions that my insurance agent might ask about my ramp.

            A) How wide is the ramp you built?
            B) Does it need railings? why?
            C) What is the ratio you followed while designing this ramp?

Now it is time to research the correct guidelines to follow while building the ramp. Below you will find several resources that will aide your search:
(Remember NOT to lose track of this page while searching)

Government Guidelines Portable Ramps, INC. Albedata Fact sheet

What you should turn in:

In order for me to understand what exactly is going on, please draw me a picture of your design. This picture should show the correct measurements and angles along with the other questions answered.

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