SOLUTION: A mountain peak rises from sea level to a summit elevation of 3001 feet over a horizontal distance of 15,840 feet. Find the grade of the peak. Round to the nearest percent.

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Question 813570: A mountain peak rises from sea level to a summit elevation of 3001 feet over a horizontal distance of 15,840 feet. Find the grade of the peak. Round to the nearest percent.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

expressing grade as a percentage

100(rise/run) = 100%2A%283001%2F15840%29= 19% (rounded to the nearest percent)