Length of Rope, for Sides of the Ladder = 5 * 2 = 10 Feet
Length of Rope, for steps of the Ladder = 18 * 5 = 90 inch.
We know, 1 Feet = 12 inch
So, 90 inch = 90/12 = 7.5 Feet
Total Rope Length = 10 + 7.5 = 17.5 Ft
In short, Your Answer would be: 17.5 Feet
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