Solve.A 16-foot ladder is leaning against a house with the base of the ladder 4 feet from the house. How high up the house does the ladder reach? Round to the nearest tenth of a foot.

A. 15.5 ft
B. 15.7 ft
C. 12 ft
D. 16.5 ft


Answer: A

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