Solve the Problem. -Over One Particular Stretch of Road, the Whitepoint Highway Rises

question 94

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-Over one particular stretch of road, the Whitepoint Highway rises 513 ft over a horizontal distance of 3700 ft. Find the grade of the road.

• A) 13.9%
• B) 6.9%
• C) 3.5%
• D) 0.07%

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