Two resistances ${R_1}$ and ${R_2}$ when connected in series and parallel with $120\, V$ line, power consumed will be $25\, W$ and $100\, W$ respectively. Then the ratio of power consumed by ${R_1}$ to that consumed by ${R_2}$ will be

  • A

    $1:1$

  • B

    $1:2$

  • C

    $2:1$

  • D

    $1:4$

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