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An equal-tangent crest vertical curve has a 50-mi/h design speed. The initial grade is +3%. The...

An equal-tangent crest vertical curve has a 50-mi/h design speed. The initial grade is +3%. The high point is at station 33 + 40.76 and the PVT is at station 37 + 24.66. What is the elevation difference between the high point and the PVT?

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