A carrier wave of amplitude \( 15 \, \text{V} \) is modulated by a sinusoidal base band signal of amplitude \( 3 \, \text{V} \). The ratio of maximum amplitude to minimum amplitude in an amplitude modulated wave is:
\( 2 \)
\( \dfrac{3}{2} \)
\( 1 \)
\( 5 \)