Solve the problem.
-A ladder that is 15 feet long is 9 feet from the base of a wall. How far up the wall does the ladder reach?
A) $$3 \sqrt { 34 } \mathrm { ~ft }$$
B)12 ft
C) $$\sqrt { 6 } \mathrm {~ ft }$$
D)144 ft

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Using the Pythagorean theorem, the height the ladder reaches up the wall can be calculated as: $\sqrt{15^2 - 9^2} = \sqrt{225 - 81} = \sqrt{144} = 12$ ft.

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