Solve.A 22-foot ladder is leaning against a house with the base of the ladder 6 feet from the house. How high up the house does the ladder reach? Round to the nearest tenth of a foot.

A. 22.8 ft
B. 21.9 ft
C. 16 ft
D. 21.2 ft


Answer: D

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