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In the figure, `DeltaABC ~ DeltaAPQ`. If AB 12 cm, and AQ `=1/4` AC,
then the length of AP is

A

(a) `2` cm

B

(b) `3` cm

C

(c) `4` cm

D

(d) `6` cm

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