A 16-ft ladder leaning against a house makes a 51° angle with the ground. Will the ladder reach' a window sill that is 11.9 ft up from the base of the house? Round to 1 decimal place. (Choose one) ▼ The top of the ladder reaches the house approximately ft above ground level. Yes No

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A 16-ft ladder leaning against a house makes a 51° angle with the ground. Will the ladder reach'a window sill that is 11.9 ft up from the base of the house?
Round to 1 decimal place.
(Choose one) ▼
The top of the ladder reaches the house approximately
ft above ground level.
Yes
No
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Transcribed Image Text:A 16-ft ladder leaning against a house makes a 51° angle with the ground. Will the ladder reach'a window sill that is 11.9 ft up from the base of the house? Round to 1 decimal place. (Choose one) ▼ The top of the ladder reaches the house approximately ft above ground level. Yes No 8 EB
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