The Grade of a Highway Up a Hill Is 27

question 71

Multiple Choice

The grade of a highway up a hill is 27%. How much change in horizontal distance is there if the vertical height of the hill is 250 feet? Express the answer to the nearest foot.

• A)945 ft
• B)926 ft
• C)826 ft
• D)936 ft
• E)901 ft

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