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The grade of a hill is a slope and is stated as a percent. What would the horizontal run be for a hill with a vertical rise of 800 feet and a grade of 8%? 
Calculating Horizontal Run for 800ft Hill Grade of 8%
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The horizontal run for a hill with a vertical rise of 800 feet and a grade of 8% is calculated using the formula 8% = rise/run. By rearranging the equation to solve for run, we find that run = rise / (grade/100). Substituting the values, run = 800 / (8/100), which results in a horizontal run of 10,000 feet. This calculation is essential for understanding slope and grade in civil engineering and construction projects.
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