If the rate of change of grade permitted along a vertical curve is r and total change of grade is g%,
the length L of the curve to be provided, is
(A) L = (r × 100/g) m
(B) L = (g × 100/r) m
(C) L = (r + g) × 100m
(D) L = [100/(r + g)] m

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Answer :

Answer: Option B

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