If $a, b$ and $c$ are position vectors of the vertices of $\triangle ABC$,then $\frac{(a-c) \times (b-a)}{(b-a) \cdot (c-a)} = $

  • A
    $\cot C$
  • B
    $\tan A$
  • C
    $\tan C$
  • D
    $-\tan A$

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