A ladder is needed to reach the roof of a house. The ladder is put in a way in which it makes a 30 degree angle with the ground. if the side of the house is 10 ft tall, how long is the ladder? a 10 ft b $10sqrt{2}$ ft c $10sqrt{3}$ ft d $frac{10sqrt{3}}{3}$ ft e 20 ft
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