Slope = vertical change/horizontal change
0.45 = 1/horizontal change
horizontal change = 1/0.45 = 2.22
Joseph M.
asked 07/28/20| A section of a railway has a slope of approximately 0.45. In this section, a vertical change of 1 unit corresponds to a horizontal change of what length? Round your answer to the nearest hundredth. |
Slope = vertical change/horizontal change
0.45 = 1/horizontal change
horizontal change = 1/0.45 = 2.22
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