If the angles of depression of the top and bottom of a short building from the top of a tall building are $30^{\circ}$ and $60^{\circ}$ respectively, then the ratio of the heights of the short and tall buildings is

  • A
    $2: 3$
  • B
    $1: 2$
  • C
    $1: 3$
  • D
    $1: 4$

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