If the masses of three wires of same material are in the ratio of $1: 2: 3$ and their lengths are in the ratio of $3: 2: 1$,then electrical resistances of these wires are in the ratio

  • A
    $1: 1: 1$
  • B
    $1: 2: 3$
  • C
    $9: 4: 1$
  • D
    $27: 6: 1$

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