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

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The grade of a highway is the ratio of the vertical rise to the horizontal run, expressed as a percentage. A 26% grade means a 26-foot rise for every 100 feet of horizontal distance. To find the horizontal distance for a 600-foot rise, divide 600 by 0.26, which equals approximately 2,308 feet.

The Grade of a Highway Up a Hill Is 26