The ratio of simple interest calculated biennially and quarterly at the same rate of interest for the same time period is _____ [TISSNET 2021].

[The ratio of simple interest calculated per year on a biennial interest rate $$R\%$$ and calculated quarterly at the rate of interest $$R\%$$ per annum, both for 2 years is _____.]

A

1 : 4

B

2 : 1

C

1 : 2

D

4 : 1