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6 October, 10:56

A section of a railway has a slope of approximately 0.40. In this section, a vertical change of 1 unit corresponds to a horizontal change of what length? Round your answer to the nearest hundredth.

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  1. 6 October, 11:18
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    2.5 units.

    Step-by-step explanation:

    The slope = rise / run = 1 / x where x is the horizontal change.

    1/x = 0.40

    x = 1 / 0.40

    = 2.5 units.
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