A 20-Foot Ladder Is Placed So That It Reaches to a Point

question 78

Multiple Choice

A 20-foot ladder is placed so that it reaches to a point on the wall that is 4 higher than the distance from the base of the wall to the base of the ladder. How high does the ladder reach?

• A)19 feet
• B)17 feet
• C)12 feet
• D)14 feet
• E)16 feet

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