$A$ flag-staff stands on the top of a building. The angle of elevation of the top of the building is $45^{\circ}$ and that of the top of the flag-staff is $60^{\circ}$,as observed by a man standing $15\, m$ away from the building. Find the height of the flag-staff from the top of the building (in $m$).

  • A
    $18.50$
  • B
    $21.56$
  • C
    $12.5$
  • D
    $10.95$

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