Question

A ladder 24 m long is placed on the ground in such a way that it touches the top of a vertical wall 18 m high. Find the distance of the foot of the ladder from the bottom of the wall.

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Height of ladder (Hypotenuse) = 24 m

Height of wall (Length)              = 18 m

Distance                                     = _/ (24*24) - (18*18)

                                                   = _/ 576 - 324

                                                  =_/252

                                                  =15.9 m