A ladder long rests against a vertical wall

MATHEMATICS · Subjective · GCSE · Mathematics · Geometry and Measures · Geometry and Measures

Problem

A ladder 13 m13\,\text{m} long rests against a vertical wall. The foot of the ladder is 5 m5\,\text{m} away from the wall. Calculate the angle the ladder makes with the ground, correct to the nearest degree.

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