The width of a river is 60 m. A swimmer wants to cross the river such that he reaches from
A to B directly. Point B is 45 m ahead of line AC (perpendicular to river). Assume speed of river and speed of swimmer as equal. Swimmer must try to swim at angle 
with line AC. Value of 
is
A
B
C
D
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D
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