A ladder leans against a building forming an angle of 54° with the ground. The base of the ladder is 7 feet from the building. determine the length of the ladder. 8.7 ft b. 9.1 ft a. 1.2 ft d. 11.9 ft C.

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A ladder leans against a building forming an angle of 54° with the ground. The base of the ladder is 7 feet from
the building.
determine the length of the ladder.
8.7 ft
b. 9.1 ft
a.
1.2 ft
c.
d.
11.9 ft
a
O b
O c
DELL
24
4.
8.
5
Transcribed Image Text:A ladder leans against a building forming an angle of 54° with the ground. The base of the ladder is 7 feet from the building. determine the length of the ladder. 8.7 ft b. 9.1 ft a. 1.2 ft c. d. 11.9 ft a O b O c DELL 24 4. 8. 5
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