A 10-foot ladder is to be placed against the side of a

Last updated: 7/19/2022

A 10-foot ladder is to be placed against the side of a building. The base of the ladder must be placed at an angle of 72° with the level ground for a secure footing. Find, to the nearest inch, how far the base of the ladder should be from the side of the building and how far up the side of the building the ladder will reach.