Question

A 13.5​-m fire truck ladder is leaning against a wall. Find the distance d the ladder goes up the wall​ (above the fire​ truck) if the ladder makes an angle of 59 22' with the horizontal.

Answer 1

Answer:

11.6m

Step-by-step explanation:

A 13.5​-m fire truck ladder is leaning against a wall. Find the distance d the ladder goes up the wall​ (above the fire​ truck) if the ladder makes an angle of 59 22' with the horizontal.

We solve the above question using the Trigonometric function of Sine.

sin θ = Opposite/ Hypotenuse

Hypotenuse = Length of the ladder = 13.5m

Opposite = d

θ = 59° 22'

= 59° + 22/60

= 59° + 0.367

= 59.367°

Hence,

sin 59.367 = d/13.5m

d = sin 59.367 × 13.5m

d = 11.616057416m

Approximately = 11.6m

Therefore, the distance d the ladder goes up the wall is 11.6m