Question

An electrician leans an extension ladder against the outside wall of a house so that it reaches an electric box 34 feet up. The ladder makes an angle of 63∘ with the ground. Find the length of the ladder. Round your answer to the nearest tenth of a foot if necessary.

Answer 1

38.2 ft

Explanation:

sin 63° = 34/h

h = 34/sin 63°

h = 38.2

Answer: 38.2 ft