The angle of depression of the base of a tower from the top of a cliff is $60^{\circ}$ and the angle of elevation of the top of the tower from the base of the cliff is $30^{\circ}$. If the height of the tower is $50 \, m$,find the height of the cliff in meters.

  • A
    $336$
  • B
    $241$
  • C
    $150$
  • D
    $196$

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