Question

A 10-foot ladder leans against a wall. It hits the wall 9 feet up. How far is the base of the ladder from the wall?

Answer 1

it’s 1 foot because of the ladder is 10 foot tall and it hits the wall 9 foot up it will be 10-9=1

Answer 2

1 foot because it’s already 10 up and if it hits the 9 foot than it’s one inch apart. Answer:1 foot