alleryStart learning →A 25 m ladder leans on a wall with its foot 7 m from the wall. How high does it reach?
A18 m
B24 m
C32 m
D20 m
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 24 m
The height squared is 625 minus 49, which is 576, so the ladder reaches 24 m.
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