A ladder rests against the wall of a building and reaches 21 feet from the ground, while its base is 30 feet away from the base of the building. What angle does the ladder make with the ground? (Assume that the ground is level, and the wall is vertical) 35° 33° 41'33 41' 37 29' 39° 48'

A ladder rests against the wall of a building and reaches 21 feet from the ground, while its base is 30 feet away from the base of the building. What angle does the ladder make with the ground? (Assume that the ground is level, and the wall is vertical) 35° 33° 41'33 41' 37 29' 39° 48'

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A ladder rests against the wall of a building and reaches 21 feet from the
ground, while its base is 30 feet away from the base of the building.
What angle does the ladder make with the ground? (Assume that the
ground is level, and the wall is vertical)
35°
33° 41'33 41'
37 29'
39 48'

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