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The equation of the circle passing through (2,0) and (0,4) and having the minimum radius is

A

`x^(2)+y^(2)=20`

B

`x^(2)+y^(2)-2x-4y=0`

C

`x^(2)+y^(2)=4`

D

`x^(2)+y^(2)=16`

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