The angle of elevation of a ladder leaning against a wall is 60º and the foot of the ladder is 12.4 m away from the wall. The length of the ladder is:
A. 14.8 m
B. 6.2 m
C. 12.4 m
D. 24.8 m
Answer: Option D
Solution(By Examveda Team)
Consider the diagram shown above where PR represents the ladder and RQ represents the wall.
$$\eqalign{ & \cos {60^ \circ } = \frac{{PQ}}{{PR}} \cr & \frac{1}{2} = \frac{{12.4}}{{PR}} \cr & PR = 2 \times 12.4 \cr & \,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\, = 24.8\,m \cr} $$
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