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Two point P, Q are taken at random on a straight line OA of length a. The chance that `PQgtb`, where `blta` is

A

`(|a-b|)/a`

B

`(|b-a|)/a`

C

`((a-b)^2)/(a^2)`

D

`((b-a)^2)/(b^2)`

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