Question 206929
from a base elevation of 9800 ft, a mountain peak in Colorado rises to a summit elevation of 14785 ft over a horisonatl distance of 15849 ft. Find the grade of the peak.
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Slope = rise/run = (14785-9800)/15849
= 4985/15849 = 0.31453
Grade = that as percent
Grade = 31%
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