Question

Suppose an airplane climbs 15 feet for every 40 feet it moves forward. What is the slope of this airplanes ascent?

A) -3/4
B) -8/3
C) 1/3
D) 3/8

Answer 1

3/8

Explanation:

Slope is the same as rise over run, or y/x. In this case, rise over run is 15 over 40, or 15/40. Simplified, this is 3/8.