A 12-foot ladder rests against the side of a house. The base of the ladder is 3 feet away from the side of the house. How high above the ground is the top of the ladder? Round to the nearest tenth of a foot.

A.
9.1 feet
B.
11.6 feet
C.
12.4 feet
D.
153.0 feet

Question

A 12-foot ladder rests against the side of a house. The base of the ladder is 3 feet away from the side of the house. How high above the ground is the top of the ladder? Round to the nearest tenth of a foot.

A.
9.1 feet
B.
11.6 feet
C.
12.4 feet
D.
153.0 feet

anonymous · Answer

A(:

anonymous · Answer

Use the pythagorean theorem or do you just want someone to tell you the answer?

anonymous · Answer

haha thanks @papsmurf haha i was looking for the same questin xD