From the top of a lighthouse $30 \ m$ high with its base at sea level,the angle of depression of a boat is $15^\circ$. The distance of the boat from the foot of the lighthouse is:

  • A
    $30 \left( \frac{2 - \sqrt{3}}{2 + \sqrt{3}} \right)$
  • B
    $30 \left( \frac{\sqrt{3} - 1}{\sqrt{3} + 1} \right)$
  • C
    $30 \left( \frac{\sqrt{3} + 1}{\sqrt{3} - 1} \right)$
  • D
    $30 \left( \frac{2 + \sqrt{3}}{2 - \sqrt{3}} \right)$

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