A Ladder Leaning Against a Building Makes an Angle of 60°

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Short Answer

A ladder leaning against a building makes an angle of 60° with the ground. If the base of the ladder is 3 feet from the building, how far up the building will the ladder reach? Enter your answer in the reduced form a $\sqrt { b }$ (no units).

Recognize the application and requirements of promissory estoppel within contract law.

Identify the factors influencing the sufficiency of consideration in contracts.

Distinguish between illusory and actual promises and their significance in contract formation.

Grasp the concept of adequacy of consideration and its relevance in court evaluations of contracts.

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