The resistances in the two arms of the meter bridge are $5 \,\Omega$ and $R \,\Omega$ respectively. When the resistance $R$ is shunted with an equal resistance,the new balance point is at $1.6\,l_1$. The resistance $R$ is .................. $\Omega$.

  • A
    $10$
  • B
    $15$
  • C
    $20$
  • D
    $25$

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