The Rafters of a House Make a 30° Angle with the Joists

question 73

Multiple Choice

The rafters of a house make a 30° angle with the joists. If the rafters have a 20-in. overhang and the center of the roof is 12 ft above the joists, how long must the rafters be cut?

• A)21 ft 8 in.
• B)26 ft
• C)24 ft 8 in.
• D)25 ft 8 in.

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