EM-3060
Pythagoras’ theorem
E Math · Secondary 4 · Medium · Pythagoras’ theorem
A ladder of length 5 m leans against a vertical wall. The foot of the ladder is 1.2 m from the wall. Using Pythagoras’ theorem, find the height of the top of the ladder above the ground, correct to 2 decimal places.
- 4.85 m
- 5.14 m
- 3.80 m
- 1.20 m
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