Two thin lenses have a combined power of $+9 \text{ D}$. When they are separated by a distance of $20 \text{ cm}$,their equivalent power becomes $+\frac{27}{5} \text{ D}$. The power of both the lenses in dioptre are respectively:

  • A
    $4, 5$
  • B
    $3, 6$
  • C
    $2, 7$
  • D
    $1, 8$

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