$A$ ladder is placed against a wall such that its foot is at a distance of $2.5\, m$ from the wall and its top reaches a window $6\, m$ above the ground. Find the length of the ladder in $m$.

  • A
    $7$
  • B
    $6.5$
  • C
    $5.9$
  • D
    $8.0$

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