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The X and Y coordinates of the three particles of masses m, 2m and 3m are respectively (0, 0), (1, 0) and (-2, 0). The X-coordinate of the centre of mass of the system is

A

`(1)/(3)`

B

`(2)/(3)`

C

`-(1)/(3)`

D

`-(2)/(3)`

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