Question

Solve the problem.

Answer 1

Answer:

0.081

Step-by-step explanation:

Given parameters:

Vertical drop  = 70ft

Horizontal distance  = 866ft

Unknown:

Slope of the rapids  =?

Solution:

Slope is the rise or vertical height divide by the horizonal distance.

  Slope  = $\frac{vertical drop}{horizontal distance}$

  Insert the parameters and solve;

  Slope  = $\frac{70}{866}$   = 0.081