Solve. Use ? ? 3.14 when necessary.A 16-foot ladder is leaning against a house with the base of the ladder 3 feet from the house. How high up the house does the ladder reach? Round to the nearest tenth foot.

A. 13 feet
B. 15.7 feet
C. 16.3 feet
D. 16 feet


Answer: B

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