Question
A ladder leans against a wall. The foot of the ladder is
6 meters away from the wall. If the angle the ladder makes with the ground is 60°, find the length of the ladder.Solution
Using the cos function: cos(60°) = adjacent / hypotenuse. 1/2 = 6 / length of ladder. Length of ladder = 12 meters. Correct answer: b
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