Right choice is (a) 48kbPs
For explanation I would say: Bit rate refers to the rate at which data is processed or transferred. It is usually measured in seconds, ranging from bps for smaller values to kbps and mbps.
Bit rate is also known as bitrate or data rate.
Bit rate, Rb = ^1⁄Tb where where n = number of bits and fs = Sampling Frequency
Tb = 1/42, therefore Bit rate = 42 Kbps.