SOLUTION: from point a to point b elevation drops 2.6 feet. total distance from a to b is 560 feet.at what percent does this flow.

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Question 147857: from point a to point b elevation drops 2.6 feet. total distance from a to b is 560 feet.at what percent does this flow.
Answer by vleith(2983) About Me  (Show Source):
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To find percent grade, divide the part by the whole and multiply by 100.
%28-2.6%2F560%29%2A+100% =
-0.00464+%2A+100% =
-0.46% grade