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Two posts are just on the opposite side of a road. The heights of the posts are in the ratio `sqrt3:1.` The angle of elevation of the top of the smaller post from the mid point of the road is `45^@`. What is the angle of depression of the point from the top of the other post?

A

`60^@`

B

`30^@`

C

`90^@`

D

`45^@`

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