Question

An adjustable ladder on the back of the firetruck is needed for firefighters to climb to very high buildings. The maximum angle the ladder can raise is 70°. If the ladder has a maximum length of 100 feet, what is the distance, in feet, that the firetruck can park away from the building to reach its highest point?

Answer 1

Cos 70 = horizontal distance /
 100 horizontal distance = 100 cos 70  = 32.2feet