If a plane loses 1200 feet in altitude over a horizontal distance of 9000 feet, what is the slope?
A) $\frac { 2 } { 15 }$
B) $- \frac { 2 } { 15 }$
C) $- \frac { 15 } { 2 }$
D) $\frac { 2 } { 17 }$

Question

If a plane loses 1200 feet in altitude over a horizontal distance of 9000 feet, what is the slope? 
A) $\frac { 2 } { 15 }$
B) $- \frac { 2 } { 15 }$
C) $- \frac { 15 } { 2 }$
D) $\frac { 2 } { 17 }$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The slope is calculated as the change in altitude over the horizontal distance. Since the plane loses altitude, the slope is negative: $-\frac{1200}{9000} = -\frac{2}{15}$.

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