Tangents are drawn from the point $(4, 3)$ to the circle ${x^2} + {y^2} = 9$. The area of the triangle formed by them and the line joining their points of contact is

  • [IIT 1981]
  • [IIT 1987]
  • A

    $\frac{{24}}{{25}}$

  • B

    $\frac{{64}}{{25}}$

  • C

    $\frac{{192}}{{25}}$

  • D

    $\frac{{192}}{5}$

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