The angle of elevation of building $Y$ from the bottom of building $X$ is $45^{\circ}$ and the angle of elevation of building $X$ from the bottom of building $Y$ is $65^{\circ}.$ Then:

  • A
    Height of $Y$ is greater than $X$
  • B
    Height of $X$ and $Y$ are same
  • C
    Height of $X$ is greater than $Y$
  • D
    We cannot say anything about the heights of $X$ and $Y$

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