The efficiency of a Carnot engine operating between reservoirs maintained at temperatures $27^{\circ}C$ and $-123^{\circ}C$ is ...... $\%$

  • A
    $50$
  • B
    $24$
  • C
    $0.75$
  • D
    $0.4$

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