$A$ voltmeter of resistance $20000\,\Omega$ reads $5 \text{ V}$. To make it read $20 \text{ V}$,the extra resistance required is

  • A
    $40000\,\Omega$ in parallel
  • B
    $60000\,\Omega$ in parallel
  • C
    $60000\,\Omega$ in series
  • D
    $40000\,\Omega$ in series

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