Solve the Problem. -The 8 Ft Wall Shown Here Stands 27 Feet from 27

question 236

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-The 8 ft wall shown here stands 27 feet from the building. Find the length of the shortest straight beam that will reach to the side of the building from the ground outside the wall.

• A) 45.9 ft
• B) 47.9 ft
• C) 35 ft
• D) 46.9 ft

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