$A$ man standing on the bank of a river observes that the angle subtended by a tree on the opposite bank is $60^{\circ}$. When he moves $36 \ m$ away from the bank,he finds the angle to be $30^{\circ}$. Find the breadth of the river (in $m$).

  • A
    $12$
  • B
    $15$
  • C
    $18$
  • D
    $21$

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