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If `P(alpha,beta), abgt0 " and the variable line " x/a+y/b=1 " is draw through the given point " p(alpha,beta)`, then the least area of triangle formed by this line and the coordinate axes is

A

`alpha,beta`

B

`2alpha,beta`

C

`3alpha,beta`

D

`1/2alpha,beta`

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