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5 February, 07:38

While taking off, plane A climbs steadily for 6500 feet over a horizontal distance of 12500 feet. Airplane B climbs steadily for 7400 feet over a horizontal distance of 15000 feet. Which plane's climb is steeper? Explain

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  1. 5 February, 07:41
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    I would choose plane A,
  2. 5 February, 07:46
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    This is asking for the slope of an equation (m).

    m = rise/run

    Plane A: 6500/12500

    Simple form: 13/25.

    Plane B: 7400/15000

    37/75 = (12 + 1/3) / 25

    Plane A roses more steeply since the rise is greater than that of plan B's
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