document.write( "Question 178328: From a base elevation of 7200 ft, a mountain peak in Colorado rises to a summit elevation of 14598 ft over a horizontal distance of 15848 ft find the grade of the peak? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #133545 by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! From a base elevation of 7200 ft, a mountain peak in Colorado rises to a summit elevation of 14598 ft over a horizontal distance of 15848 ft find the grade of the peak. \n" ); document.write( "; \n" ); document.write( "Find the height of the peak above the base of the mountain \n" ); document.write( "14598 - 7200 = 7398 ft \n" ); document.write( ": \n" ); document.write( "Percent grade = rise/run * 100 \n" ); document.write( ": \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |