The length of the perpendicular from the point $P(2, -1, 4)$ to the straight line $\frac{x + 3}{10} = \frac{y - 2}{-7} = \frac{z}{1}$ is

  • A
    greater than $2$ but less than $3$
  • B
    less than $2$
  • C
    greater than $4$
  • D
    greater than $3$ but less than $4$

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