Directions: Illustrate and solve the following problems. Write your answer in the space provided.SAMPLE 31. A ladder 8 meters long leans against the wall of a building. If the foot of the ladder makes anangle 68 degrees with the ground, how far is the base of the ladder from the wall? Expressyour answer to the whole number.2. The angle elevation of the sun is 27 degrees at the same time that a flagpole casts a shadow12 meters long. How high is the flagpole?

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Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

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1. A ladder 8 meters long leans against the wall of a building. If the foot of the ladder makes an angle 68 degrees with the ground, how far is the base of the ladder from the wall? Express your answer to the whole number.