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The foot of a ladder is 6m from the base of an electric pole. The...

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WAEC 2019

The foot of a ladder is 6m from the base of an electric pole. The top of the ladder rest against the pole at a point 8m above the ground. How long is the ladder? 

  • A. 14m
  • B. 12m
  • C. 10m
  • D. 7m
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Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation

H\(^2\) = 8\(^2\) + 6\(^2\) + 6\(^2\)

H\(^2\) = 64 + 36 = 100

H = \(\sqrt{100}\) = 10m


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