Question

Mountain climber Joe climbed to a mountain peak that was1200 feet above its base and 1500 feet east of its base. Mountain climber Bob climbed to a mountain peak that was 900 feet above its base and 1000 feet east of its base.
Who climbed a steeper mountain? Explain.

I wanna say it's Joe but I also feel like I'm wrong, and I have no idea how to explain my answer lol.

Answer 1

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Answer:

  Bob

Step-by-step explanation:

The "steepness," or slope, of the mountain is the ratio of height to horizontal distance to the base:

  Joe's mountain slope = 1200/1500 = 0.8

  Bob's mountain slope = 900/1000 = 0.9

Bob's mountain has a greater slope than Joe's. Bob climbed the steeper mountain.