An ascending gradient of 1 in 100 meets a descending gradient of 1 in 50. The length of the summit curve required to provide overtaking sight distance of 500 m will be

An ascending gradient of 1 in 100 meets a descending gradient of 1 in 50. The length of the summit curve required to provide overtaking sight distance

An ascending gradient of 1 in 100 meets a descending gradient of 1 in 50. The length of the summit curve required to provide overtaking sight distance of 500 m will be

A. 938 m
B. 781 m
C. 470 m
D. 170 m

The correct answer is option B. 781 m. Can you explain this answer in the comments?

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An ascending gradient of 1 in 100 meets a descending gradient of 1 in 50. The length of the summit curve required to provide overtaking sight distance of 500 m will be

An ascending gradient of 1 in 100 meets a descending gradient of 1 in 50. The length of the summit curve required to provide overtaking sight distance of 500 m will be

The correct answer is option B. 781 m. Can you explain this answer in the comments?

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