Answer:
14.2
Step-by-step explanation:
The ladder forms a right angles triangle,
We have,
h=20
p=16
b=x
Using pythogorean theorem,
b=√(20^2-16^2)
√144
b=12
Now,
Since, she pulls it 2 cm,
b=x+2
b=14
p=?
Using pythogorean theorem,
p=√(20^2-14^2)
√204
p=14.2828568571
Rounding to the nearest tenth,
p=14.2
The side of the ladder will reach up is 14.3 feet.
"Trigonometric Ratios are defined as the values of all the trigonometric functions based on the value of the ratio of sides in a right-angled triangle. It is with respect to any of its acute angles are known as the trigonometric ratios of that particular angle".
For the given situation,
Hypotenuse, h = 20 feet
Perpendicular, p = 16 feet
Base = b
By Pythagoras theorem,
[tex]h^{2} = p^{2} + b^{2}[/tex]
⇒[tex]20^{2} = 16^{2}+b^{2}[/tex]
⇒[tex]b^{2} = 400-256[/tex]
⇒[tex]b^{2}=144[/tex]
⇒[tex]b=\sqrt{144}[/tex]
⇒[tex]b=12[/tex]
The ladder at the house is pulled 2 feet farther.
So, base = [tex]12+2[/tex]
⇒[tex]b=14[/tex]
Now, the side of the ladder will reach up
[tex]p^{2} = h^{2}-b^{2} \\[/tex]
⇒[tex]p^{2}=20^{2}-14^{2} \\[/tex]
⇒[tex]p^{2}=400-196[/tex]
⇒[tex]p^{2}=204[/tex]
⇒[tex]p=\sqrt{204}[/tex]
⇒[tex]p=14.28[/tex]
⇒[tex]p=14.3[/tex] (rounded off to nearest tenth)
Hence we can conclude that the side of the ladder will reach up is 14.3 feet.
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