Take West to Be the Positive Direction

question 35

Multiple Choice

Take west to be the positive direction.You are driving in a westerly direction up a straight road.You pass a sign that says Elevation 1883 feet.Also, 5 horizontal miles further you see a sign that says Elevation 3350 feet.What is the slope of the road you are driving on? ​

• A) 293.40 feet per mile
• B) 670.00 feet per mile
• C) 293.94 feet per mile
• D) 670.86 feet per mile

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