$A$ Carnot engine operating between two reservoirs has an efficiency of $\frac{1}{3}$. When the temperature of the cold reservoir is raised by $x$,its efficiency decreases to $\frac{1}{6}$. The value of $x$,if the temperature of the hot reservoir is $99^{\circ} C$,will be $........ K$.

  • A
    $16.5$
  • B
    $33$
  • C
    $66$
  • D
    $62$

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