A straight line passing through $P(3, 1)$ meet the coordinates axes at $A$ and $B$. It is given that distance of this straight line from the origin $'O'$ is maximum. Area of triangle $OAB$ is equal to

  • A

    $\frac{50}{3} sq. units$

  • B

    $\frac{25}{3} sq. units$

  • C

    $\frac{20}{3} sq. units$

  • D

    $\frac{100}{3} sq. units$

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