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A point moves in the `x y` -plane such that the sum of its distances from two mutually perpendicular lines is always equal to 3. The area enclosed by the locus of the point is

A

18 sq. units

B

`(9)/(2)` sq. units

C

7 sq. units

D

`(7)/(2)` sq. units

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