Question
Marvin has a 27-foot ladder. Safety standards dictate that the base of a 27-foot ladder should be placed 7 feet from a vertical wall.
How far above the ground will the top of the ladder be on the wall, in feet? Round your answer to the nearest hundredth.
How far above the ground will the top of the ladder be on the wall, in feet? Round your answer to the nearest hundredth.
Answers
Ms. Sue
a^2 + b^2 = c^2
a^2 + 7^2 = 27^2
a^2 + 49 = 729
a^2 = 680
a = 26.08
a^2 + 7^2 = 27^2
a^2 + 49 = 729
a^2 = 680
a = 26.08