$A$ line $AB$ in three dimensions makes angles $45^{\circ}$ and $120^{\circ}$ with the positive $X$-axis and the positive $Y$-axis respectively. If $AB$ makes an acute angle $\theta$ with the positive $Z$-axis,then $\theta$ equals (in $^{\circ}$)

  • A
    $30$
  • B
    $45$
  • C
    $60$
  • D
    $75$

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