$A$ ladder is placed leaning on a wall. Its upper end reaches to the height of $12 \, m$ on the wall and its lower end rests $9 \, m$ away from the base of the wall. Find the length of the ladder in meters.

  • A
    $25$
  • B
    $15$
  • C
    $35$
  • D
    $40$

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