SOLUTION: At ski slope a, the change in elevation from the top of the run to the finish is -800 meters. at ski slope b the change is -1600 meters. of slope a is 1000 meters long and slope b
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Question 1162200: At ski slope a, the change in elevation from the top of the run to the finish is -800 meters. at ski slope b the change is -1600 meters. of slope a is 1000 meters long and slope b is 1500 meters long what is the elevation drop per meter ratio between slope a and b?
Can someone help with this question.
Thanks in advance
Answer by ikleyn(53938) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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It is so simple . . .
The question is to compare the two ratios; each ratio is the fraction .
Substitute the given data into the fractions and make all needed calculations. You may use your calculator.
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