$A$ wire of resistance $160\,\Omega$ is melted and drawn into a wire of one-fourth of its original length. The new resistance of the wire will be $......\Omega$.

  • A
    $10$
  • B
    $640$
  • C
    $40$
  • D
    $16$

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