Question

How far up will a 15-foot long ladder reach on a vertical wall if its end is placed 6 feet from

the base of the wall?
15 feet
1)12.87 ft
2)13.22 ft
3)13.75 ft
4)14.13 ft

Answer 1

3) 13.75 ft

Step-by-step explanation:

You have to square the whole equation (15^2 - 6^2) and you’ll get 13.7477 round that and you get answer 3

thats as well as I can explain it, I’m no teacher. :)