Question : The angle of elevation of a ladder leaning against a house is 60°, and the foot of the ladder is 6.5 metres from the house. The length of the ladder is:

Option 1: $\frac{13}{\sqrt{3}}$ metres

Option 2: $13$ metres

Option 3: $15$ metres

Option 4: $3.25$ metres


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: $13$ metres


Solution :
Given: BC = 6.5 m
In $\Delta$ ABC,
$\cos 60°=\frac{BC}{AC}$
⇒ $\frac{1}{2}=\frac{6.5}{AC}$
⇒ AC $=6.5×2=13$ metres
Hence, the correct answer is $13$ metres.

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