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A parabolic curve is used to connect a 4% upgrade with a 2% downgrade as shown in the below figure. The highest point on the summit is at a distance of (measured horizontally from the first tangent point - (FTP)

50 m
60 m
75 m
100 m

Correct Answer: 75 m

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