I have a story problem that i got the answer -2.12 . here is the problem
from a base elevation of 9900 ft. a mountain peak in colorado rises to summit elevation of 14,554 ft over a horizontal distance of 15,846 . find the grade peak? was my answer right, if not what would be the correct answer

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I have a story problem that i got the answer -2.12 . here is the problem
from a base elevation of 9900 ft. a mountain peak in colorado rises to summit elevation of  14,554 ft over a horizontal distance of 15,846 . find the grade peak? was my answer right, if not what would be the correct answer

amistre64 · Answer

gradient is defined as the ratio of:

         change in height
------------------------
change in horizontal distance

amistre64 · Answer

last - first = change in height

14554 - 9900
------------- = gradient, simplify as wanted
     15,846

anonymous · Answer

so the answer to this would be 3.404 is that right?

amistre64 · Answer

id have to consult my calculator to be sure :)

i get:  .2937

anonymous · Answer

wait i might of did that wrong i took 15846/4654 that is what i came out with