The perpendicular from the origin to the line $y=mx+c$ meets it at the point $(-1, 2)$. Find the values of $m$ and $c$.

  • A
    $m = \frac{1}{2}, c = \frac{5}{2}$
  • B
    $m = -\frac{1}{2}, c = \frac{5}{2}$
  • C
    $m = \frac{1}{2}, c = -\frac{5}{2}$
  • D
    $m = -\frac{1}{2}, c = -\frac{5}{2}$

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