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A line is drawn through the point (1,2) to meet the co-ordinate axes at P and Q such that it forms a `Delta^(1e)` OPQ, where O is the origin. If the area of the `Delta` OPQ, is least, then the slope of the line PQ is

A

`(-1)/(4)`

B

`-4`

C

`-2`

D

`(-1)/(2)`

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