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40) A 10 ft. ladder positioned against a house makes a 65 degree angle with the ground. How far away

from the house is the base of the ladder?
A. 4 feet
B. 6 feet
C. 9.06 feet
D. 4.22 feet

User Ynn
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Answer:

Distance of ladder from base = 4.22 feet (Approx.)

Explanation:

Given:

Length of ladder = 10 feet

Angle with ground = 65°

Find:

Distance of ladder from base

Computation:

Length of ladder (hypotenuse) = 10 feet

Distance of ladder from base (Base)

Using trigonometry function

Cosθ = Base / Hypotenuse

Cosθ = Distance of ladder from base / Length of ladder

Cos65 = Distance of ladder from base / 10

0.4226 = Distance of ladder from base / 10

Distance of ladder from base = 0.4226 x 10

Distance of ladder from base = 4.226

Distance of ladder from base = 4.22 feet (Approx.)

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