In a series $L-C-R$ circuit,the inductive reactance is twice the resistance and the capacitive reactance is $1/3$ rd of the inductive reactance. The power factor of the circuit is

  • A
    $1.5$
  • B
    $1.15$
  • C
    $0.6$
  • D
    $0.5$

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