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1) A ladder is leaning against a building. The ladder is 15 feet long and makes a 40-degree angle with the ground. How far up the building is the ladder?

1) A ladder is leaning against a building. The ladder is 15 feet long and makes a 40-degree angle with the ground. How far up the building is the ladder?
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1) A ladder is leaning against a building. The ladder is 15 feet long and makes a 40-degree angle with the ground. How far up the building is the ladder?

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User Krishnan Sundaram
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Answer:

Step-by-step explan

Sin θ = x/15

Sin(40) = x/15

0.642 = x/15

x= 9.64 feet

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