For a remodeling project, the building contractors designed a chute extending from a third-floor balcony to a dumpster located in the hotel parking lot. The chute has a rise of 12 feet for every 20
Feet in horizontal distance. Find the grade of the chute. Round to the nearest whole percent.
A)17%
B)0.6%
C)65%
D)60%

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The grade of the chute is calculated as the rise over the run, multiplied by 100 to convert to a percentage. So, the grade = (12 feet / 20 feet) * 100 = 60%.

For a Remodeling Project, the Building Contractors Designed a Chute