The centre of the smallest circle touching the circles $x^2 + y^2- 2y - 3 = 0$ and $x^2+ y^2 - 8x - 18y + 93 = 0$ is :

  • A

    $(3 , 2)$

  • B

    $(4 , 4)$

  • C

    $(2 , 7)$

  • D

    $(2 , 5)$

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