From the top of a lighthouse $60 \ m$ high with its base at the 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
    $60 \left( \frac{\sqrt{3} - 1}{\sqrt{3} + 1} \right) \ m$
  • B
    $60 \left( \frac{\sqrt{3} + 1}{\sqrt{3} - 1} \right) \ m$
  • C
    $60 \left( \sqrt{3} + 1 \right) \ m$
  • D
    None of these

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