SOLUTION: A ladder 15 feet long leans against a vertical wall. The top of the ladder is 12 feet above the level ground. What is the slope of the ladder (assume it’s positive)?

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Question 1166841: A ladder 15 feet long leans against a vertical wall. The top of the ladder is 12 feet above the level ground. What is the slope of the ladder (assume it’s positive)?
Answer by ikleyn(52858) About Me  (Show Source):
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The horizontal distance from the ladder's foot to the wall is  sqrt%2815%5E2-12%5E2%29 = sqrt%28225-144%29 = sqrt%2891%29 = 9 ft.


Then the slope = 12%2F9 = 4%2F3.    ANSWER

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