Question 36
TrigonometryThe foot of a ladder is 6 m from the base of an electric pole. The top of the ladder rest against the pole at a point 8 m above the ground. How long is the ladder?
- A.14 m
- B.12 m
- C.10 m
- D.7 m
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (10 m)
Explanation
The ladder is the hypotenuse: √(62 + 82) = √100 = 10 m.