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A 14 foot ladder is leaning against a building. The ladder makes a 45 degree angle with the building. How far up the building does the ladder reach?
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A 14 foot ladder is leaning against a building. The ladder makes a 45 degree angle with the building. How far up the building does the ladder reach?
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A 14 foot ladder is leaning against a building. The ladder makes a 45 degree angle with the building. How far up the building does the ladder reach?
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Sin 45 = X / 14
X = 14 * sin45
X = 7√2≈9.89949
Thus ladder will reach to ≈ 9.9 (rouded-up) foot height in the building
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