Percents. Grades, Slopes- All have different meanings, but at the same time they can be alike. In school, the higher the grade/percent in a class is what we all aim for, and if we try hard enough we will achieve it. Getting a high grade takes a lot of effort. Going up a slope with a high grade takes a lot of effort. Yes, there will always be that person who can walk up a steep hill faster than you, or one who aces a test without trying, but those people- they are lucky. In reality, a low percent you get on a test is not something to be proud of, and getting up a on a hill with a 50% grade is something to be way more proud of compared to getting up a 2% grade.
When one becomes old and frail, it is imperative that they do what they can in order to maintain a happy, healthy, lifestyle, while still minimizing their physical effort. In order to get around, many people of the older generation use wheelchairs. To maneuver around, and in order to get places, instead of going up and down stairs, one must go up and down a slope. The slope for a handicap ramp is in the ratio of 1:12, meaning that for every foot horizontally, the slope has to decrease by one inch. If the slope was 2:12 it would be much more difficult for people of age to go on them. In order to accomplish tasks, such as climbing a mountain, getting a good grade, or even wheeling your wheelchair up a slope, you need to exert energy.
Technically a slope is "rise over run," which is used in mathematical procedures, and in the daily world. In the real world, slopes/grades should ultimately get you somewhere, but only if you put in the effort!
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