The recommended safety angle of a ladder against a building is 75 degrees. A 10 m ladder will be used. How many metres up on the side of the building will the ladder safely reach?

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The recommended safety angle of a ladder against a building is 75 degrees. A 10 m ladder will be used. How many metres up on the side of the building will the ladder safely reach?

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