Question on: WAEC Mathematics - 2006

A ladder 16m long leans against an electric pole. If the ladder makes an angle of 65o with the ground, how far up the electric pole does its top reach

A
6.8m
B
14.5m
C
17.7m
D
34.3m
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Correct Option: B

Sin 65o = (\frac{x}{16})

x = 16x sin 65

= 16 x 0.9063

x = 14.5m

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