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The angle of elevation of an electric pole from a point A on the ground is `60^(@)` and from a Point B towards the pole on the line joining the foot of the pole to the point A, is `75^(@)`. If the distance AB = a, then the height of the pole is

A

`(a(3+2sqrt(3)))/(2)`

B

`a(4+2sqrt(3))`

C

`(a(2+sqrt(3)))/(2)`

D

`(a(2sqrt(3)-3))/(2)`

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