Ski slope decrease

A ski slope drops 220 m in altitude over a horizontal distance of 800 m. Determine the percentage gradient.

Final Answer:

p =  27.5 %

Step-by-step explanation:

p=100 800220=800100 220=80022000=255%=27.5%



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