Solve the Problem $100 \mathrm { ft }$ Of Horizontal Run

question 284

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-A stretch of highway has a 2-ft vertical rise for every $100 \mathrm { ft }$ of horizontal run. Use a function involving tangent to estimate the grade resistance for a 2200-lb car travelling on this stretch of highway. Give your answer to the nearest pound.

• A) 20 pounds
• B) 44 pounds
• C) 11 pounds
• D) 24 pounds

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