ELECTRICITY FOR TRADES (LOOSELEAF)
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Author: Petruzella
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Chapter 1.1, Problem 12RQ
A ladder is used to reach the top of a building 16 feet tall. According to the 4-to-1 ratio rule, what distance should the bottom of the ladder be placed from the side of the building?
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