Question

Question 63 true or false

Answer 1

False

Explanation:

we know that

In this problem the vertical distance is equal to 12 ft (the horizontal distance must be equal to the vertical distance, by angle of 45 degrees)

so

The length of the ladder is equal to

Applying Pythagoras Theorem

`L=\sqrt{12^(2)+12^(2)} \\ \\L=√(288)\ ft\\ \\L=16.97\ ft`