Question

Which is steeper: a road with a 12% grade or a road with a pitch of 1 in 8?

Answer 1

A road with a pitch of 1 in 8 is steeper.

Explanation:

Let us convert these to the same units so that we can better compare them.

`(1)/(8) = 0.125`

0.125=12.5 %

As 12.5% is greater than 12%, the road with a pitch of 1 in 8 will be steeper.