1. A ladder is leaning against a 3.4 m tall building at an angle of elevation of 50°. Determine the length of the ladder to the nearest tenth of a metre. а. 3.9 m b. 3.0 m с. 4.4 m d. 5.3 m

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A ladder is leaning against a 3.4 m tall building at an angle of elevation of 50°. Determine the
length of the ladder to the nearest tenth of a metre.
3.9 m
а.
с.
4.4 m
b. 3.0 m
d. 5.3 m
Transcribed Image Text:1. A ladder is leaning against a 3.4 m tall building at an angle of elevation of 50°. Determine the length of the ladder to the nearest tenth of a metre. 3.9 m а. с. 4.4 m b. 3.0 m d. 5.3 m
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