Answer to Question #250699 in Geometry for linds

Question #250699

A survey crew worker uses a site instrument that is on a 4-ft stand. He sites a spot on the road 66 feet away. What is the grade, to the nearest whole percent?

Expert's answer

As we know that:

grade = $\cfrac{rise}{run} 100$

grade = $\cfrac{4}{6} (100)$

Grade = 66.67%

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