The density of a planet is $3$ times that of Earth and its radius is $2.5$ times that of Earth. If $g_p$ and $g_e$ represent the acceleration due to gravity on the planet and Earth respectively, then the ratio of $g_p$ to $g_e$ is:

  • A
    $7.5$
  • B
    $5.0$
  • C
    $2.5$
  • D
    $10.0$

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