Question

A 12 ft ladder is leaning against a building. The ladder makes a 45 degree angle with the building how far up is the building does the ladder reach

Answer 1

6 √2

Explanation:

3.4.3

Answer 2

The ladder reach a height 8.485 ft.

Explanation:

The ladder with the building made right angle triangle

The length of the ladder is the hypotenuse 12 ft.

The angle between the ladder and the building is 45°

The height of the ladder reach is the vertical side of the Δ

∴ h = 12 cos 45° = 6√2 = 8.485 ft.