The angle of elevation of a ladder leaning against a house is $60^{\circ}$ and the foot of the ladder is $6.5 \ m$ from the house. Find the length of the ladder in metres.

  • A
    $3.25$
  • B
    $\frac{13}{\sqrt{3}}$
  • C
    $13$
  • D
    $15$

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