CPM Homework Help : CCG Problem 4-27

Ben thinks that the slope ratio for this triangle is $\frac{7}{10}$ . Carlissa thinks the ratio is $\frac{10}{7}$ . Who is correct? Explain your thinking fully.

Hint:

Think about the triangle.
How could they both be correct?

A right triangle with a base of 10 and height of 7. The 35 degrees angle is in between the base and hypotenuse and the 55 degrees angle is in between the hypotenuse and height.