The angle of elevation of a ladder leaning against a wall is 48°. If the ladder is 25 feet long, how far is the base of the ladder from the wall?

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Answer:

The base of the ladder to the wall is 16.73 feet.

Step-by-step explanation:

cos 48° =   x/25

25 cos 48° = x

16.73 feet = x