The Grade of a Highway Up a Hill Is 36

question 396

Multiple Choice

The grade of a highway up a hill is 36%. How much change in horizontal distance is there if the vertical height of the hill is 550 feet? Express the answer to the nearest foot.

• A) 1,547 ft
• B) 1,503 ft
• C) 1,428 ft
• D) 1,538 ft
• E) 1,528 ft

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