Question

How high is the end of the ladder against the building?

Answer 1

D.

Explanation:

its a right triangle, so we can use the pythagorean theorem to find h

(pythagorean theorem is a^2+b^2=c^2, c is the hypotenuse)

h^2+4^2=13^2

h^2+16=169

h^2=153

h=sqrt153

h≈ 12.4ft