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The angle of elevation of a cloud from a point h metres above a lake is `45^@` and the angle of depression of its reflection in the lake is `60^@`. Which of the following is the height of the cloud?

A

`((sqrt3+1)/(sqrt3-1))hm`

B

`((sqrt3-1)/(sqrt3+1))h m`

C

`sqrt3hm`

D

`h/sqrt3m`

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