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A point `P` is given on the circumference of a circle of radius `rdot` Chords QR are parallel to the tangent at `Pdot` Determine the maximum possible area of triangle PQR.

A

`3(sqrt2)/4r^2`

B

`(3sqrt3)/4 r^2`

C

`3/8r`

D

None

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