An engine giving a whistle is moving towards a stationary observer with a speed of $110\, m/s$. What will be the ratio of the frequency of the whistle heard when the engine is approaching and receding from the observer? (Speed of sound $= 330\, m/s$)

  • A
    $2 : 1$
  • B
    $1 : 2$
  • C
    $3 : 1$
  • D
    $5 : 2$

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