The angle of elevation of the top of a pillar at a point $A$ on the ground is $15^\circ$. On walking $40 \ m$ towards the pillar,the angle becomes $30^\circ$. The height of the pillar is $... \ m$.

  • A
    $40$
  • B
    $20$
  • C
    $20\sqrt{3}$
  • D
    $\frac{40}{3}\sqrt{3}$

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