Question

A 24 ft ladder is positioned next to a house for window cleaning. The manufacturer recommends the ladder rest at an angle of 76° with respect to the ground for safe operation. How far away from the house should the ladder be positioned to ensure the recommended angle of 76°? Round your answer to the nearest foot.
A 76 degree angle of elevation is drawn. The line from the horizontal axis to the vertical axis measures 24 units.

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Answer 1

Answer:

6 feet

Step-by-step explanation:

cos = adj/hyp

cos76 = adj/24

multiply both sides by 24

24 * cos76 = adj

5.806125494392025 = adj

Rounded

6 feet