The equation of the tangent at the point $(1/4, 1/4)$ of the ellipse $\frac{{{x^2}}}{4} + \frac{{{y^2}}}{{12}} = 1$ is

  • A

    $3x + y = 48$

  • B

    $3x + y = 3$

  • C

    $3x + y = 16$

  • D

    None of these

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