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-What is the approximate grade of a path that rises 891 feet every mile?
A)1.01%
B)0.51%
C)16.88%
D)13.5%

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The grade of a path is calculated as the rise over the run, multiplied by 100 to convert it to a percentage. In this case, the rise is 891 feet per mile. Since there are 5280 feet in a mile, the grade is (891 / 5280) * 100 = 16.88%.

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