A 15 foot ladder leans against a wall. The ladder creates a 68 degree angle with the ground. How far is the base of the ladder from the wall? O 5.6 feet 13.9 feet O 37.1 feet 40.0 feet

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A 15 foot ladder leans against a wall. The ladder creates a 68 degree angle with the
ground. How far is the base of the ladder from the wall?
O 5.6 feet
13.9 feet
O37.1 feet
40.0 feet
Transcribed Image Text:A 15 foot ladder leans against a wall. The ladder creates a 68 degree angle with the ground. How far is the base of the ladder from the wall? O 5.6 feet 13.9 feet O37.1 feet 40.0 feet
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