A Safe Ladder Position for Reaching 26 Feet Up a Wall

question 37

Multiple Choice

A safe ladder position for reaching 26 feet up a wall is 6.5 feet from the base of the ladder to the wall. How long a ladder is needed? Round your answer to the nearest tenth.

• A) \(x \approx\) 24.8 ft
• B) \(x \approx\) 29.8 ft
• C) \(x \approx\) 26.8 ft
• D) \(x \approx\) 6.5 ft
• E) \(x \approx\) 25.8 ft

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