Question

I could really use some help on this question... Please..
A mountain drops 90 feet over a horizontal distance of 875 feet. What is the slope of the mountain? Round the answer to teo decimal places.

Answer 1

drops=\[\Delta y\]=-90

\[\Delta x=875\]

Answer 2

imram has it. divide

Answer 3

-.10

Answer 4

I don't understand divide by what and how do I get two decimal places

Answer 5

sorry. thanks, justgrad :)

Answer 6

for every 875 feet horizontal (x), the mountain decreases (meaning negative in sign) in altitude (which is vertical, y). the slope, given above, =-0.102857... which is approx. equal to -0.10

Answer 7

I don't understand divide by what and how do I get two decimal places

Answer 8

thank so much

Answer 9

sorry for my error :)