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If a sun ray's inclination increases from `45^(@)` to `60^(@)`, the length of the shadow of a tower decreases by 50m. Find the height of the tower (in m).

A

`50(sqrt(3)-1)`

B

`75(3-sqrt(3))`

C

`100(sqrt(3)+1)`

D

`25(3+sqrt(3))`

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