$A$ person needs a lens of power $-5.5$ dioptres for correcting his distant vision. For correcting his near vision he needs a lens of power $+1.5$ dioptre. What is the focal length (in $cm$) of the lens required for correcting distant vision?

  • A
    -$18.2$
  • B
    -$9.1$
  • C
    $9.1$
  • D
    $27.3$

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