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Answer:

D. 13.02

Explanation:

Apply trigonometric function to find the height (h) of the wall.

Reference angle = 40°

Hypotenuse = 17 ft

Adjacent = h (height of the wall)

Apply CAH:

Cos 40 = Adj/Hyp

Cos 40 = h/17

17*Cos 40 = h

13.0227555 = h

h ≈ 13.02 ft

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