Question

    A ladder 10 meters long is leaning against a vertical wall. If the bottom of the ladder is 6 meters away from the wall, at what height on the wall does the ladder touch?

    A 8 meters Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 12 meters Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 6 meters Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 4 meters Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Using the Pythagorean theorem: Height 2 + Base² = Hypotenuse² Height² + 6 2 = 102 Height² =100-36   Height2 = 64 Height = 8 meters

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