Core TradesQuestion 57 of 700
A driveway rises 3 feet in elevation over a horizontal run of 60 feet. What is its slope expressed as a percent?
a.2 percent
b.3 percent
c.5 percent
d.8 percent
Explanation
Slope percent = rise / run x 100 = 3 / 60 x 100 = 5 percent. The other answers result from dividing incorrectly or misplacing the rise and run.
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