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16 October, 04:30

A 16-ft ladder is placed 4 ft. from the base of a

building. How high on the building will the ladder

reach?

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  1. 16 October, 07:26
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    You have a right triangle.

    a^2+b^2=c^2

    4^2+b^2=256

    16+b^2=256

    b^2=256-16

    b^2=240

    b=sqrt240

    b=15.49 ft. ans. for the height of the ladder up the wall.
  2. 16 October, 07:47
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    Answer:15.5

    Step-by-step explanation:4^2 + h^2 = 16^2

    h^2 = 256 - 16 = 240 = 16*15

    h = 4 square root 15

    h = 15.5
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