A descending gradient of 4 % meets an ascending grade of 1 in 40 where – McqOptions

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1.	A descending gradient of 4 % meets an ascending grade of 1 in 40 where a valley curve of length 200 must to be formed. What will be the distance of the lowest point on the valley curve from its first tangent point?
A.	100 m
B.	111 m
C.	125 m
D.	118 m
Answer» C. 125 m

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