Question

A line has a slope of 1/2 and a run = 50. What is the rise? A). 25. B) 50. C) 100

Answer 1

the slope= y/x
the run = x

1/2 = y/50
cross multiply
2y = 50
y = 50/2
y = 25 <=== the rise

Answer 2

Answer: A) 25

Explanation:

Since, Slope of a line, m =
`(rise)/(run)`

But According to the question Slope of the given line, m =
`(1)/(2)`

Therefore,
`(rise)/(run)` =
`(1)/(2)`

But run =50,

⇒
`(rise)/(50)` =
`(1)/(2)`

⇒ rise = 1/2 × 50 = 25

Thus, Rise = 25.

So, Option A) is correct.