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If the straight lines `(x-2)/(a)=(y+3)/(-4)=(z-2)/(3)` and `(x+2)/(3)=(y-1)/(2a)=(z+3)/(5)` are perpendicular to each other, then the value of a is -

A

`(15)/(11)`

B

3

C

-3

D

`-(15)/(11)`

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