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  • 03-08-2020
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Which is steeper: a road with a 12% grade or a road with a pitch of 1 in 8?

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  • 03-08-2020

Answer:

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

Step-by-step explanation:

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

[tex]\frac{1}{8} = 0.125[/tex]

0.125=12.5 %

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

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