<p>In the diagram, a ladder $AB$ leans against a vertical wall. The foot of the ladder is initially $3.6$m from the wall and the ladder reaches a height of $4.8$m. The ladder then slides $1$ metre down the wall.</p>
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<ol class="abc-list"><li><div class="list-item-paragraph">Calculate the length of the ladder.</div></li><li><div class="list-item-paragraph">Find how far the foot of the ladder has moved from its original position.</div></li></ol>

In the diagram, a ladder $AB$ leans against a vertical wall. The foot of the ladder is initially $3.6$m from the wall and the ladder reaches a height of $4.8$m. The ladder then slides $1$ metre down the wall.

Find how far the foot of the ladder has moved from its original position.

Using Pythagoras’ Theorem to Find Ladder Length

Using Pythagoras’ Theorem to Find Ladder Length

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