A 20-foot support post leans against a wall, making a 70° angle with the ground. To the *nearest tenth* of a foot, how far up the wall will the support post reach?

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A 20-foot support post leans against a wall, making a 70° angle with the ground. To
the *nearest tenth* of a foot, how far up the wall will the support post reach?
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feet
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Transcribed Image Text:2. Application of Trig Ratios Mar 25, 5:10:57 PM A 20-foot support post leans against a wall, making a 70° angle with the ground. To the *nearest tenth* of a foot, how far up the wall will the support post reach? Answer: feet Submit Answer attempt 1 out of 2/ problem 1 out of max 1
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