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How far is the bottom of the ladder from the base of the building, in feet?

A: 4 ft
B: 16 ft
C: 32 ft
D: 45 ft

How far is the bottom of the ladder from the base of the building, in feet? A: 4 ft-example-1
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Answer: 16ft

Explanation: Use the pythagorean theorem (a^2+b^2=c^2) to plug in values and find the missing leg!
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