Question

An electrician leans an extension ladder against the outside wall of a house so that it reaches an electric box 22 feet up. The ladder makes an angle of 66 with the ground. Find the length of the ladder. Round your answer to the nearest tenth of a foot if necessary.

Answer 1

Answer: The length of the extension ladder that is against the outside wall of the house is 22.58 feet.

Step-by-step explanation: When the ladder lies against a house, a right triangle is formed. You can use the numbers to calculate distance. (or just use a calculator.