The line $2x + 3y = 12$ meets the $x$-axis at $A$ and $y$-axis at $B$. The line through $(5, 5)$ perpendicular to $AB$ meets the $x$- axis , $y$ axis and the $AB$ at $C,\,D$ and $E$ respectively. If $O$ is the origin of coordinates, then the area of $OCEB$ is

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  • A

    $23\, sq. units$

  • B

    $\frac{{23}}{2}sq. units$

  • C

    $\frac{{23}}{3}sq. units$

  • D

    None of these

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