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From a point on the ground the angle of elevation of top of a house and top of a chimney surmounted on the house are respectively `x^(@) and 45^(@)`. If height of the house is h meter then height of the chimney is

A

`hcotx+h`

B

`hcotx-h`

C

`htanx-h`

D

`htanx+h`

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