<PRE><B>Question 1089746</B>
sin(60) = x / 8
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x = sin(60) * 8 = 6.9282 approx 6.93
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the ladder is 6.93 m up the wall
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cos(60) = y / 8
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y = cos(60) * 8 = 4 = 4.00
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the base of the ladder is 4.00 m from the wall
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