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Chapter 8: Q. 54 (page 517)

A 22-foot extension ladder leaning against a building makes a 70掳 angle with the ground. How far up the building does the ladder touch?

Short Answer

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Hence, the ladder touch the building at 7.5244feet.

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01

Given Information

Given that a 22-foot extension ladder leaning against a building makes a 70掳 angle with the ground.

02

Solution

Suppose the ladder touch the building at xfeet.

We can draw a figure as: -

In 鈻�ABCwe have to find BC=x.

cos(B)=BCABBC=AB脳cos(B)x=22脳cos(70)x=22脳0.342020x=7.5244

03

Final answer

Hence, the ladder touch the building at7.5244feet.

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