Question

A survey crew worker uses a site instrument that is on a 5-ft stand. She sights a spot on a road 67.3 feet away. What is the grade of the road to the nearest whole percent?

Answer 1

7%

Explanation:

Grade = (5 / 67.3) * 100

Grade ≈ 0.074 * 100

Grade ≈ 7.4