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The shadow of the tower standing on a level ground is found to be 60 metres longer when the sun's altitude is `30^@` then when it is `45^@`. The height of the tower is

A

60 m

B

30 m

C

`60 sqrt3 m`

D

`30(sqrt3+1)m`

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