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A 9 foot ladder leans against a building at a point 7 feet above the ground. At what height would a 15 foot ladder touch the building if both ladders for the same angle with the ground?

Propotion? But I just get a decimal...

15 years ago

Answered by Dean

I got 11 and 2/3rds, correct?

15 years ago

Answered by Reiny

x/7 = 15/9
x = 105/9 = 11 2/3

you are correct

15 years ago

Answered by Dean

Thanks Reiny.

15 years ago

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