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19 March, 15:26

A mountain climber is climbing from the top of a 12,000 foot peak to the top of a 14,000 foot peak. The horizontal distance between the two peaks is 3,000 feet. What is the average slope to get from the first peak to the second peak?

A. 14/3

B. 3/2

C. 2/3

D. 3/14

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  1. 19 March, 19:07
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    The description for slope is the rise over run. In other words, this is the ratio of the vertical displacement to the horizontal displacement. In equation form, that would be:

    Slope = Δy/Δx = (14000 - 12000) / (3000 ft)

    Slope = 2/3

    So, the answer is C.
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