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Let P be a point on the parabola `y^(2) = 4ax ` with focus F . Let Q denote the foot of the perpendicular from P onto the directrix . Then `(tan anglePQF)/(tananglePFQ)` is_

A

1

B

`(1)/(2)`

C

2

D

`(1)/(4)`

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