Solve the Right Triangle $23 ^ { \circ } 45 ^ { \prime }$

question 91

Multiple Choice

Solve the right triangle. If two sides are given, give angles in degrees and minutes.
-A 36 -foot ladder is leaning against the side of a building. If the ladder makes an angle of $23 ^ { \circ } 45 ^ { \prime }$ with the side of the building, how far up from the ground does the ladder make contact with the building? Round your answer to the hundredths place when necessary.

• A) \(30.38 \mathrm { ft }\)
• B) \(34.15 \mathrm { ft }\)
• C) \(36.11 \mathrm { ft }\)
• D) \(32.95 \mathrm { ft }\)

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