Solve the Right Triangle $29 ^ { \circ } 20 ^ { \prime }$

question 140

Multiple Choice

Solve the right triangle. If two sides are given, give angles in degrees and minutes.
-A 37 -foot ladder is leaning against the side of a building. If the ladder makes an angle of $29 ^ { \circ } 20 ^ { \prime }$ with the side of the building, how far is the bottom of the ladder from the base of the building? Round your answer to the hundredths place when necessary.

• A) \(18.13 \mathrm { ft }\)
• B) \(8.76 \mathrm { ft }\)
• C) \(19.43 \mathrm { ft }\)
• D) \(23.83 \mathrm { ft }\)

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