$A$ solid sphere of mass $M$ and a disc of mass $M/2$ have the same radius $R$. The ratio of the moment of inertia of the disc about a tangent in its plane to the moment of inertia of the sphere about its tangent is:

  • A
    $15 : 8$
  • B
    $25 : 56$
  • C
    $12 : 7$
  • D
    $16 : 9$

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