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The triangle PQR is inscribed in the circle `x^2 + y^2 = 25`. If Q and R have coordinates (3, 4) and (- 4, 3) respectively, then `angleQPR` is equal to :

A

`(pi)/(2)`

B

`(pi)/(3)`

C

`(pi)/(4)`

D

`(pi)/(6)`

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