Solve the Problem. -A 35-Foot Ladder Is Leaning Against the Side of a Side

question 1

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-A 35-foot ladder is leaning against the side of a building. If the ladder makes an angle of 24° 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)14.33 ft
• B)4.96 ft
• C)15.63 ft
• D)20.03 ft

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