SOLUTION: Capital rapids drop 54 ft vertically over a horizontal distance of 1080ft, what is the slope of the rapids

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Question 457042: Capital rapids drop 54 ft vertically over a horizontal distance of 1080ft, what is the slope of the rapids
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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tan=opp/adj
tan(x)=54/1080=1/20=.05