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If a line makes angle `120^(@) and 60^(@)` with the positive directions of X and Z-axes respectively, then the angle made by theline with positive Y-axis is

A

`150^(@)`

B

`60^(@)`

C

`135^(@)`

D

`120^(@)`

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