- A4 m
- B8 m
- C7 m
- D15 m
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Top is at m, then 20 m; new foot distance m. It moves m.
Answer: B) 8 m
A 25 m ladder rests against a wall with its foot 7 m from the wall. If the top slides down by 4 m, how far does the foot slide outward?
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