The figure shows three blocks in contact and kept on a smooth horizontal surface. What is the ratio of the force exerted by block $A$ on $B$ to that of $B$ on $C$?

  • A
    $2 : 1$
  • B
    $3 : 1$
  • C
    $6 : 1$
  • D
    $1 : 2$

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