The angles of depression of two boats $A$ and $B$ from the top of a lighthouse are $25^{\circ}$ and $40^{\circ}$ respectively. Then $\ldots \ldots \ldots \ldots$ from the lighthouse.

  • A
    $A$ and $B$ are at the same distance.
  • B
    The distance of $B$ is greater than $A$.
  • C
    The distance of $A$ is greater than $B$.
  • D
    We cannot say anything about the distances of $A$ and $B$.

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