Math question. Really confused how to do this problem.

[Nick123456789]

1. The slope of a hill is
   
   (edited). The hill has a rise of 400 m. What is the horizontal distance you cover when you climb to the top of the hill? Please show clearly how you get your answer.

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[Dr.Peterson]

1. The slope of a hill is 3/190. The hill has a rise of 400 m. What is the horizontal distance you cover when you climb to the top of the hill? Please show clearly how you get your answer.

Wow, those are big! Are you exaggerating the problem?

You might start with a problem with simpler numbers. Could you solve this problem?

The slope of a hill is 1/2. The hill has a rise of 400 m. What is the horizontal distance you cover when you climb to the top of the hill?​

Tell me your thoughts.

 

[Nick123456789]

Nope, the question given was the one I posted

 

[Dr.Peterson]

Please tell me what you know about slope. In order to help, I need to know what you are able to understand.

What I said about exaggerating was a joke. Why such huge numbers??

 

[Deleted member 4993]

Please tell me what you know about slope. In order to help, I need to know what you are able to understand.

What I said about exaggerating was a joke. Why such huge numbers??

I edited the sizes down to "moderate".

 

[Deleted member 4993]

1. The slope of a hill is
   
   (edited). The hill has a rise of 400 m. What is the horizontal distance you cover when you climb to the top of the hill? Please show clearly how you get your answer.

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Please show us what you have tried and exactly where you are stuck.

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Please share your work/thoughts about this problem

 

[HallsofIvy]

Nick123456789. I hope you are still with us after this banter. The crucial point is what definition of "slope" are you given?

 

[Steven G]

I edited the sizes down to "moderate".

You mean "super moderate'

 

[HallsofIvy]

Perhaps "moderately super"?