The length of a ladder is $6 \,m$ and it leans on a wall to reach the height of $3.6 \,m$. Find the distance in $m$ between the lower end of the ladder and the base of the wall.

  • A
    $4.8$
  • B
    $6.9$
  • C
    $5$
  • D
    $10.2$

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