A slope distance of 97.16 ft is measured directly between two points, A and B. The elevation of A is 80.88 ft and the elevation of B is 60.88 ft. Assuming that no temperature correction is required, what is the horizontal distance AB?
A)77.16 ft
B)95.08 ft
C)100.08 ft
D)117.16 ft

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The horizontal distance AB is equal to 95.08 ft. Solution Use the horizontal distance equation H = (D² - V²)^1/2 Where D = slope distance = 97.16 ft V = elevation distance = 80.88 ft - 60.88 ft = 20 ft H = [(97.16 ft)² - (20 ft) ² ] ^1/2 = 95.08 ft

A Slope Distance of 97