The Grade of a Highway Up a Hill Is 72

question 63

Multiple Choice

The grade of a highway up a hill is 72%. How much change in horizontal distance is there if the vertical height of the hill is 200 feet? Express the answer to the nearest foot.

• A) 297 ft
• B) 278 ft
• C) 178 ft
• D) 288 ft
• E) 253 ft

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