Let $B$ be the centre of the circle $x^{2}+y^{2}-2x+4y+1=0$. Let the tangents at two points $P$ and $Q$ on the circle intersect at the point $A(3,1)$. Then $8 \left(\frac{\text{Area } \triangle APQ}{\text{Area } \triangle BPQ}\right)$ is equal to:

  • A
    $18$
  • B
    $36$
  • C
    $72$
  • D
    $12$

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