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Question 717852: Sandy stops to check on Tom who is on a ladder recovering a frisbee from the roof. When Tom talks to sandy, who is standing 25 feet from the house, the angle of depression is 50 degrees. For safest use of a ladder, the recommended angle is 75 degrees (as formed by the ladder and the ground). Is Tom using the ladder safely (within 2 degrees of recommendation)? Answer by jsmallt9(3758) (Show Source):
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