Homework Help: algebra

Posted by C on Monday, April 28, 2008 at 7:07pm.

from a base elevation of 9500 ft., a mountain rises to a summit elevation of 14318 ft. over a horizontal distance of 15847 ft.

I cannot figure out the grade of the peak. Can someone please help me?

algebra - Reiny, Monday, April 28, 2008 at 7:41pm
doesn't the peak RISE 14318 - 9500 feet
and isn't the RUN 15847 feet?

how is grade or slope defined?
algebra - Reiny, Monday, April 28, 2008 at 7:50pm
doesn't the peak RISE 14318 - 9500 feet
and isn't the RUN 15847 feet?

how is grade or slope defined?
- algebra - C, Monday, April 28, 2008 at 7:55pm
  I need to find what percent the grade is
  - algebra - Reiny, Monday, April 28, 2008 at 8:31pm
    divide the rise by the run, then multiply by 100

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