Water boils in an electric kettle in $20$ minutes after being switched on. Using the same main supply, the length of the heating element should be. . . . . . .to . . . . . .. times of its initial length if the water is to be boiled in $15$ minutes.

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  • A

    increased, $\frac{3}{4}$

  • B

    increased, $\frac{4}{3}$

  • C

    decreased, $\frac{3}{4}$

  • D

    decreased, $\frac{4}{3}$

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