A Safe Ladder Position for Reaching 26 Feet Up a Wall

Multiple Choice

A safe ladder position for reaching 26 feet up a wall is 6.5 feet from the base of the ladder to the wall. How long a ladder is needed? Round your answer to the nearest tenth.

A) $x \approx$ 24.8 ft
B) $x \approx$ 29.8 ft
C) $x \approx$ 26.8 ft
D) $x \approx$ 6.5 ft
E) $x \approx$ 25.8 ft