Use a ratio box to solve this problem. The road was steep. Every 100 yards the elevation increased 36 feet. How many feet did the elevation increase in 1500 yards? 36

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Neapolitan asked Aug 27, 2022

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Use a ratio box to solve this problem. The road was steep.

Every 100 yards the elevation increased 36 feet. How many
feet did the elevation increase in 1500 yards?
36

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Answer:

540 feet

Explanation:

(36)/(100) = (x)/(1500) Cross multipy

100x = 54000

54000/100 = 540

x = 540

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