The Grade of a Highway Up a Hill Is 76

question 28

Multiple Choice

The grade of a highway up a hill is 76%. 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) 743 ft
• B) 724 ft
• C) 624 ft
• D) 734 ft
• E) 699 ft

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