On a 20% slope, what would be the vertical rise if the horizontal measurement is 100 feet?

To determine the vertical rise on a slope, you can use the formula that relates the slope percentage to the rise and run (horizontal distance). A slope percentage is calculated by the formula:

[ \text{Slope Percentage} = \left( \frac{\text{Vertical Rise}}{\text{Horizontal Run}} \right) \times 100

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In this case, the slope is given as 20%, and the horizontal run is 100 feet. To find the vertical rise, rearranging this formula gives us:

[ \text{Vertical Rise} = \left( \text{Slope Percentage} \times \text{Horizontal Run} \right) / 100 ]

Substituting the values into the formula:

[ \text{Vertical Rise} = \left( 20 \times 100 \right) / 100 ] [ \text{Vertical Rise} = 20 \text{ feet} ]

This calculation indicates that for a 20% slope with a horizontal distance of 100 feet, the vertical rise is indeed 20 feet. Thus, this is the correct answer. Understanding this principle is essential for heavy equipment operators as they often need to assess the slope for