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Rain is falling vertically with a speed of `30 ms^(-1)` A woman rides a bicycle with a speed of `12 ms^(-1)` in east to west direction. What is the direction in which she should hold her umbrella? 

A

At an angle of `tan-^(-1) (2/3)` (with the vertical towards the east.

B

At an angle of `tan-^(-1) (2/5)` (with the vertical towards the west

C

At an angle of `tan-^(-1) (5/2)` (with the vertical towards the east

D

At an angle of `tan-^(-1) (5/2)` (with the vertical towards the west.

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