Question

A 16-ft ladder is placed 4 ft. from the base of a

building. How high on the building will the ladder
reach?

Answer 1

Answer:15.5

Step-by-step explanation:4^2 + h^2 = 16^2

h^2 = 256 - 16 = 240 = 16*15

h = 4 square root 15

h = 15.5