The ratio of gravitational acceleration at height $3R$ to that at height $4R$ from the surface of the earth is : (where $R$ is the radius of the earth)

  • A

    $9/16$

  • B

    $25/16$

  • C

    $16/25$

  • D

    $16/9$

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