The Grade of a Highway Up a Hill Is 26

question 46

Multiple Choice

The grade of a highway up a hill is 26%. How much change in horizontal distance is there if the vertical height of the hill is 600 feet? Express the answer to the nearest foot.

• A) 2,327 ft
• B) 2,308 ft
• C) 2,208 ft
• D) 2,318 ft
• E) 2,283 ft

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