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The angles of depression of the top and bottom of 8 m tall tower from a cliff are `30^@` and `45^@` respectively. Which of the following will be the height of the cliff?

A

`4(3+sqrt3)m`

B

`4(1+sqrt3)m`

C

`3(1+sqrt3)m`

D

none of these

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