Two thin lenses have a combined power of $+9 D$. When they are separated by a distance of $20 \,cm$, their equivalent power becomes $+\frac{27}{5} D$. Their individual powers (in diopters) are respectively:

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

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