A file matches both a path-specific instruction file and a repository-wide `copilot-instructions.md` file. Which statement is correct?

AOnly repository-wide instructions are provided to Copilot

BOnly the path-specific file is provided to Copilot

CBoth can be provided, with path-specific instructions taking precedence over repository-wide instructions

DNeither applies unless added manually to the prompt

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