$A$ wire of radius $r$ has resistance $R$. If it is stretched to a radius of $\frac{3r}{4}$,its resistance becomes

  • A
    $\frac{9R}{16}$
  • B
    $\frac{16R}{9}$
  • C
    $\frac{81R}{256}$
  • D
    $\frac{256R}{81}$

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