alleryA 10 m ladder reaches a wall, making 60° with level ground. How high does it reach?
A5 m
B10 m
C10√3 m
D5√3 m
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. 5√3 m
The height is the opposite side: 10 sin 60° = 5√3 m.
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