The angle of elevation of a ladder leaning against a wall is $45^{\circ},$ and the foot of the ladder is $4.242 \ m$ away from the wall. The length of the ladder is (in $m$):

  • A
    $8.4$
  • B
    $7.2$
  • C
    $6$
  • D
    $5.4$

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