A 15-ft ladder is propped against a vertical wall and makes a 72 angle with the ground. How far is the foot of the ladder from the base of the wall? Round to the nearest tenth. The ladder is Y feet from the wall. 14.3 4.6 3.1 46.2

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A 15-ft ladder is propped against a vertical wall and makes a 72 angle with the ground. How far is the foot of the ladder from the base of the wall? Round to the nearest tenth.
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