Answer: 15 feet
Step-by-step explanation:
From the question, we are informed that a diving board is 10 feet above a pool. Since the ladder is 5 feet away from the base of the diving board, to calculate how tall is the ladder is, we subtract -5 from 10. This will be:
= 10 - (-5)
= 10 + 5
= 15 feet
The answer is option C.
I don't want to give you the answer so here is a thorough explanation and an answer if you want it. Set this up as a proportion. Set it up as 5/5=x/12.5. Then multiply 5 by x to get 5x and 12.5 by 5. Once you have this answer, divide it by five to isolate the x. Once you have finished this, you have your answer.
I got the answer 12.5. Make sure you check this so you understand how to solve these kinds of problems.
