The efficiency of a Carnot engine is $25 \%$,when the temperature of the sink is $300 \ K$. The increase in the temperature of the source required for the efficiency to become $50 \%$ is (in $K$)

  • A
    $225$
  • B
    $400$
  • C
    $200$
  • D
    $100$

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