Question

Ski run a declines steadily for 60 yards over a horizontal distance of 350 yards. Ski run b declines steadily for 115 yards over a horizontal distance of 550 yards. Which run is​ steeper?

Answer 1

Find and compare the unit rates of decline:

Run "a":  

-60 yds

------------- = -0.171 yds per yd

350 yds

Run b

115 yds

------------- = -0.290 yds per yd

550 yds

Slope (b) is the steeper.