If the position vector of a point $A$ is $a + 2b$ and a point $P$ divides $AB$ in the ratio $2:3$,where the position vector of $P$ is $a$,then the position vector of $B$ is:

  • A
    $2a - b$
  • B
    $b - 2a$
  • C
    $a - 3b$
  • D
    $b$

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