Answer:
15.2 feet
Step-by-step explanation:
We use Pythagorean Theorem to find the height.
The hypotenuse of the formed triangle = length of ladder = 16 feet
base = 5 feet
let h = height of house
16 ^2 = 5^2 + h^2
256 = 25 + h^2
231 = h^2
h = root(231) = 15.1986 feet
