A Safe Ladder Position for Reaching 8 Feet Up a Wall

question 87

Multiple Choice

A safe ladder position for reaching 8 feet up a wall is 2 feet from the base of the ladder to the wall. How long a ladder is needed? Round your answer to the nearest tenth.

• A) 10.2 ft
• B) 8.2 ft
• C) 5.2 ft
• D) 5.7 ft
• E) 7.2 ft

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