A ladder long rests against a vertical wall with its foot from the wall on level ground

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Problem

A ladder

8\,\text{m}

long rests against a vertical wall with its foot

1.5\,\text{m}

from the wall on level ground. Calculate, to the nearest degree, the angle that the ladder makes with the ground. (a)

75^{\circ}

(b)

79^{\circ}

(c)

68^{\circ}

(d)

80^{\circ}