SOLUTION: solve the problem Kannanaski Rapids drops 72 feet vertically over a horizantal distance of 824 feet. what is the slope of the rapids? round your answer to two decimal places

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Kannanaski Rapids drops 72 feet vertically over a horizantal distance of 824 feet. what is the slope of the rapids? round your answer to two decimal places

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Kannanaski Rapids drops 72 feet vertically over a horizantal distance of 824 feet. what is the slope of the rapids?
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slope = rise/run = 72/824 = 0.087...
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Stan H.
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