Question

A street light pole is 48 m high. If the light is to be repaired, find the minimum length of the ladder required. The distance of the foot of the ladder from the pole is 14 m.

Answer 1

Answer:

50 m

Step-by-step explanation:

This question can be solved by pythagoras theorem

a²+b²=c²

a=48m

b=14m

c=?

48²+14²=c²

2500=c²

c=√2500

c=50m