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A ladder must extend 3 feet above a landing under the problem's access rule, but it extends only 1 foot. How many more feet are needed?

Correct Answer

B) 2 feet.

The needed added extension is 3 feet minus 1 foot, which equals 2 feet.

Answer Options
A
1 foot.
B
2 feet.
C
3 feet.
D
4 feet.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

The needed added extension is 3 feet minus 1 foot, which equals 2 feet.

Why the Other Options Are Wrong

Option A: 1 foot.

1 foot. is below the supported result for ladder safety; it likely omits allowance, conversion, coverage, or final round-up.

Option C: 3 feet.

3 feet. is above the supported result for ladder safety; it likely double-counts allowance, uses the wrong unit, or rounds too early.

Option D: 4 feet.

4 feet. is above the supported result for ladder safety; it likely double-counts allowance, uses the wrong unit, or rounds too early.

Memory Technique

Ladder Safety cart for Correcting Access: needed first, added second, whole the controlling choice last.

Reference Hint

Study anchor (closed-book): memorize Ladder safety from Cal/OSHA Title 8 Construction Safety Orders; CSLB Law and Business. / Title 8 ladder access requirements; know the rule or calculation trigger without relying on exam-room lookup.

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