The discrete random variables $X$ and $Y$ are independent from one another and are defined as $X \sim B(16, 0.25)$ and $Y \sim P(2)$. Then the sum of the variances of $X$ and $Y$ is

  • A
    $4$
  • B
    $5$
  • C
    $6$
  • D
    $2$

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