A ski slope is 1 km long and has an average slope of 13.4, what is the height of the mountain to the nearest metre?

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A ski slope is 1 km long and has an average slope of

13.4, what is the height of the mountain to the nearest metre?

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Answer:

13400 m

Explanation:

The slope is defined as:

Slope=(Rise)/(Run)

Substitute slope=13.4, Run=1 km=1000 m :

13.4=(Rise)/(1000)

Solve for Rise:

$Rise=13.4\cdot 1000=13400 ~m$

Michiyo answered Apr 9, 2023

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