A ladder 13 m long rests against a vertical wall so that its foot is 5 m away from…

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Problem

A ladder 13 m long rests against a vertical wall so that its foot is 5 m away from the wall on level ground. How high above the ground does the ladder touch the wall? (a) 8 m8\text{ m} (b) 11 m11\text{ m} (c) 12 m12\text{ m} (d) 10 m10\text{ m}

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